Wilfredo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Wilfredo originates from the Old English name Wulfræd, meaning 'desiring peace' or 'peaceful ruler'. Its language path includes forms like Wulfræd, Wilfrid, and Wilfred. The name conveys traits of strength and leadership, with no specific biblical relevance. Wilfredo gained popularity in the Spanish-speaking world in the 20th century and is currently perceived positively.
The name Wilfredo is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Wilfredo has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Wilfredo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6076th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 710th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 606th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 758th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1499th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2861st out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Wilfredo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Wilfredo"
Pronunciation
/wɪlˈfrɛdoʊ/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Wilfredo is derived from the Old English name 'Wulfræd', which means 'desiring peace' or 'peaceful ruler'. The name combines the elements 'wulf', meaning wolf, and 'ræd', meaning counsel or advice.
Meaning
desiring peace, peaceful ruler
Language Evolution
Wulfræd, Wilfrid, Wilfred
Historical Usage
The name Wilfredo gained popularity in the Spanish-speaking world, particularly in the 20th century, as a variant of the English name Wilfred.
Variants & Derivatives
Wilfred, Wilfrid, Willy
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Wilfredo is viewed as a strong and traditional name that has a positive connotation, often associated with leadership and peace.
Famous People
Wilfredo Gómez (Puerto Rican boxer), Wilfredo León (Cuban volleyball player), Wilfredo de los Reyes (Dominican artist)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Wilfredo"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Wilfredo"
"Wilfredo" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6076th of 6773 | 10 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 710th of 7552 | 1,995 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 606th of 10718 | 2,881 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 758th of 16616 | 2,640 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1499th of 24088 | 1,505 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2861st of 23106 | 512 |
Regional Popularity of "Wilfredo" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
34.71% 773rd/2227 |
12.30% 299th/2430 |
77.71% 2217th/2853 |
46.31% 1285th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
26.59% 781st/2937 |
7.21% 251st/3483 |
32.77% 1153rd/3518 |
22.77% 921st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
27.71% 1021st/3685 |
7.91% 354th/4475 |
19.91% 1034th/5194 |
12.55% 793rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
58.53% 2682nd/4582 |
15.26% 788th/5164 |
20.17% 1475th/7313 |
20.64% 1540th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
55.38% 2485th/4487 |
33.42% 2280th/6822 |
42.43% 2663rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Wilfredo" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Wilfredo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Wilfredo" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.