Will my child share the name Guilherme with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Guilherme per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Guilherme in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Guilherme becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Guilherme is declining: down 2,107 places since 2019, to #5,120 in 2024. It peaked at #1,380 in 2015.

Is Guilherme a good choice for a distinctive name?

Guilherme is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Guilherme a popular baby name in the United States?

Guilherme does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Guilherme is a distinctive choice, ranked #5120 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Guilherme in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

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About the Name Guilherme

Guilherme has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2892 places in five years. It was most popular in 2015 at #1380 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1998.

Guilherme is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Guilherme in their class.