Holding steady.
Popularity of Wilho since 1911
Babies named Wilho per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 110 |
| 1920s | 71 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Wilho is a rare Finnish name in the United States, first recorded in 1911. Its peak year of usage was 1916, and it has since become extremely uncommon. The name's trajectory is classified as stable, indicating no significant revival. It is a variant of Vilho, a Finnish form of William, and carries a sense of Nordic heritage. While it never ranked in U.S. popularity lists, its early 20th-century usage reflects a brief period of adoption among Finnish immigrant communities. Today, Wilho remains an obscure choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive name with Scandinavian roots.
Wilho is primarily a Finnish name, likely a variant of Vilho, which itself is a Finnish form of William. William derives from the Old Norman name Willahelm, composed of 'wil' meaning 'will, desire' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet, protection'. The name Wilho was first recorded in the United States in 1911 and saw its peak usage in 1916.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Will, Wil
Sibling names for Wilho
Names that share Wilho's style, for a brother or sister.
