Guilherme Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Guilherme means 'will, desire, helmet' and represents a strong-willed and protective individual.
Meaning of the Name Guilherme
Guilherme is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It is derived from the elements 'wil' meaning 'will, desire' and 'hram' meaning 'helmet, protection'. The name signifies a strong-willed and protective individual. Guilherme has historical roots and is commonly used in Portuguese-speaking countries, such as Brazil and Portugal.
Popularity of the Name Guilherme
The popularity for the name Guilherme peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 39 births, which ranked number 6,734 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Guilherme had the most male births in 2006 with 39, which ranked number 2,881 out of 14,041 male names. The number of births for the name Guilherme has declined sharply over the last ten years from 16 births to 7 births, a decline of -56.25%. Among males, Guilherme has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 16 births to 7 births, a decline of -56.25%.
Nationwide Popularity of Guilherme
- 20 Year Trend of Guilherme: -58.82%
- 10 Year Trend of Guilherme: -56.25%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Guilherme: -56.25%
Popularity of Guilherme by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Guilherme. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Guilherme in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Guilherme is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Guilherme
- Total Births of Guilherme: 6 (-7.93%)
- Male Births of Guilherme: 6 (-7.93%)
Given the downward trend of Guilherme over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.93% decrease in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. Male births for Guilherme have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 6 male births in 2024, a decrease of -7.93%.