Total births
332
Boys' name · since 1926
Wenceslao
332 babies named Wenceslao in U.S. Social Security records since 1926, with the highest year being 2005. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 332
- total births
- 1926–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
332 boys have been named Wenceslao since 1926, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Wenceslao recorded 332 times among boys since 1926, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1926 to 2019.
- 332 total births
- 1926–2019 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
332 boys have been named Wenceslao since 1926, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2019.
- 332
- total births
- 1926–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Wenceslao was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
13 babies were named Wenceslao in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
Wenceslao's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Wenceslao splits its recorded history at 1987: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1935 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2005 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Wenceslao at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
2005
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1926
Wenceslao popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1926–2019
- Peak year (2005)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 94 years of records
Wenceslao by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Wenceslao's strongest decade.
67 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Wenceslao births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 13
1920s
13 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s 26
1950s
26 births
- 1960s 14
1960s
14 births
- 1970s
1970s
50 births
- 1980s
1980s
64 births
- 1990s
1990s
56 births
- 2000s
2000s
67 births
- 2010s
2010s
31 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 67 births (20% of all-time use).
Wenceslao by state
Where Wenceslao concentrates geographically, total births since 1926
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 41 | 12.3% |
| #2 | California | | 24 | 7.2% |
Texas share of Wenceslao's total US births 12.3%
Even split
41 of 332 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wenceslao? ▼
332 babies have been named Wenceslao since 1926. It was last recorded in 2019. The peak year was 2005 with 13 births.
When was Wenceslao most popular? ▼
Wenceslao was most popular in the 2000s decade with 67 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Wenceslao most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Wenceslao are Texas (41 births), California (24 births).
How long has the name Wenceslao been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Wenceslao since 1926 -- 94 years through the most recent 2019 data.
What names are similar to Wenceslao? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Wendell, Wendall, Wendel, Wendy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Wenceslao's data
- Wenceslao's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (67 total births) through the 2010s (31) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Wenceslaos (41 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Wenceslao
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Wenceslao
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1926–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Wenceslao: Baby Name Since 1926 - 332 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/wenceslao. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Wenceslao draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.