Guillermo

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Guillermo

Gender: Masculine
Language: Spanish
Etymology:
Guillermo is the Spanish form of the Germanic nam Wilhelm, or Willahelm (William). Originally it meant “Resolute,” or “Will”, from “wil” and “Helmet” or “Protection,” from “helm.”

History:
Guillermo was introduced by Italian and Spanish speaking immigrants and their children in the 19th century. However, it did not become at all common until the 20th.

Please see William for additional information.

Pronunciation: gwi-yair-mo.

Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Guillermo Valencia (1873-1943)
Colombian poet.
Guillermo Cabrera Infante (1929-)
Cuban writer.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.031 % named Guillermo

Popularity of Guillermo:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 677th most popular.
1910-1920: 691st most popular.
1920-1930: 466th most popular.
1930-1940: 408th most popular.
1940-1950: 426th most popular.
1950-1960: 459th most popular.
1960-1970: 480th most popular.
1970-1980: 426th most popular.
1980-1990: 369th most popular.
1990: 339th most popular.
1991: 345th most popular.
1992: 333rd most popular.
1993: 339th most popular.
1994: 329th most popular.
1995: 355th most popular.
1996: 345th most popular.
1997: 367th most popular.
1998: 356th most popular.
1999: 379th most popular.
2000: 383rd most popular.
2001: 390th most popular.
2002: 401st most popular.
2003: 413th most popular.