Holding steady.
Popularity of Wenceslao since 1926
Babies named Wenceslao per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 13 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 50 |
| 1980s | 64 |
| 1990s | 56 |
| 2000s | 67 |
| 2010s | 31 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Wenceslao is a rare but distinctive name in the United States, first appearing on record in 1926. Its strongest year was 2005, yet even then it never reached enough births to register a rank or a one-in-N figure. The name's trajectory shows a stable, low-level presence across the 2000s decade, with no surge or revival. While top states are not listed, the name likely appears in communities with Spanish or Slavic heritage. Wenceslao carries the weight of the Slavic saint Václav, yet remains an uncommon choice, giving it a unique appeal for those seeking a name with historical depth and a soft, melodic sound.
Wenceslao is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Slavic name Václav, composed of the elements 'ven' (greater) and 'slav' (glory). The name was borne by Saint Wenceslaus, the 10th-century Duke of Bohemia, who is a national patron saint of the Czech Republic. The Spanish spelling reflects the adaptation of the name in the Iberian Peninsula.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Wences, Wen, Lao
Variants: Václav, Venceslao, Wenzel, Wenceslaus
Sibling names for Wenceslao
Names that share Wenceslao's style, for a brother or sister.
