Vilho
A boy's name of Finnish origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 5 letters and two syllables, Vilho hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1916, with 5 total recorded births.
Vilho is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Vilho is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Vilho is a boy's baby name of Finnish origin, the Finnish form of Wilhelm, from the Germanic elements wil (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection), meaning 'determined protector.' A traditional Finnish name with a long history, Vilho has the spare, honest quality of classic Scandinavian-Finnish naming.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Vilho's final sounds are open, approachable — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Vilho softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Vilho's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Vilho has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1916.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | — |
The Story of Vilho
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1916, Vilho is a name steeped in history. Boys named Vilho are most likely born between 1916 and 1916.
How rare is Vilho?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Vilho is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1916, peaked in the 1910s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1916–1916)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 | #4499 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1916–1916