Boy · #12,285 in 2026

Gillermo

Name: Popularity of the name Gillermo in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Gillermo, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,285

Peak Rank

#3,141 (1993)

Total Babies

633

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1922

First Year

2011

Last Year

1993

Peak Year

#3141

Peak Rank

633

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gillermo

Gillermo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1922, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 21 Gillermos were born — ranking #3,141 that year. As of 2026, Gillermo ranks #12,285 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 633 Gillermos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Gillermo

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gillermo is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Guillermo
Gilroy
Guillory
Gallery
Gourmet
Gizmo
Galleria
Giller
Galeria
Gillam
Gillum
Garneau

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gillermo

What does the name Gillermo mean?

Gillermo is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1922. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gillermo in 2026?

In 2026, Gillermo ranks #12,285 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Gillermo most popular?

Gillermo reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #3,141 that year with 21 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Gillermo most popular?

Gillermo has historically been most popular in California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gillermo.

Is Gillermo a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Gillermo is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Gillermo?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gillermo include Keevin, Artez, Jarmarcus. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gillermo

Gillermo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1922 and has accumulated 633 births in the dataset. Gillermo's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #3,141. Use the chart and map above to compare Gillermo's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.