Total births
376
Boys' name · since 1939
Wilfrido
Since 1939, U.S. Social Security records show 376 babies named Wilfrido, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 376
- total births
- 1939–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Wilfrido is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 376 have been recorded since 1939.
Wilfrido has 376 recorded births among boys since 1939, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1939 to 2023.
- 376 total births
- 1939–2023 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
376 boys have been named Wilfrido since 1939, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2023.
- 376
- total births
- 1939–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Wilfrido was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
19 babies were named Wilfrido in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Wilfrido's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Wilfrido's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1939, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 19, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Wilfrido at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1939
Wilfrido popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1939–2023
- Peak year (1991)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 85 years of records
Wilfrido by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Wilfrido's strongest decade.
122 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Wilfrido births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1970s 38
1970s
38 births
- 1980s
1980s
80 births
- 1990s
1990s
122 births
- 2000s
2000s
96 births
- 2010s 18
2010s
18 births
- 2020s 17
2020s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 122 births (32% of all-time use).
Wilfrido by state
Where Wilfrido concentrates geographically, total births since 1939
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 97 | 25.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 11 | 2.9% |
California share of Wilfrido's total US births 25.8%
Even split
97 of 376 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wilfrido? ▼
Since 1939, Social Security records show 376 babies named Wilfrido. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 19 births.
When was Wilfrido most popular? ▼
Wilfrido was most popular in the 1990s decade with 122 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Wilfrido most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Wilfrido are California (97 births), New York (11 births).
How long has the name Wilfrido been used? ▼
Records for Wilfrido go back to 1939, giving 85 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Wilfrido? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include William, Willie, Willard, Wilbur, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Wilfrido's data
- Wilfrido's decade-level peak was the 1990s (122 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Wilfridos (97 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Wilfrido
Nearby Names Like Wilfrido
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Wilfrido
William Boy
#10 4,199,696 births
Willie Boy
#1364 450,188 births
Willard Boy
#2958 77,658 births
Wilbur Boy
#2959 56,906 births
Willis Boy
#2638 52,336 births
Compare Wilfrido side by side: Wilfrido vs William Wilfrido vs Willie Wilfrido vs Willard
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1939–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Wilfrido: Baby Name Since 1939 - 376 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/wilfrido. 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 Wilfrido 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 June 2026.