Vilho
A Finnish masculine given name originating from the old Finnish word "vilho" meaning "harvest, yield".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Vilho. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vilho today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vilho births was 1916 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vilho. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vilho. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1916
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1916 SSA rank
#4,499
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Vilho: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Vilho by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Vilho during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Vilho
The name Vilho originates from Finland and dates back to the 19th century. It is derived from the Finnish word "vilho," which means "wise" or "intelligent." The name is a diminutive form of the Finnish name Vilhelm, which is derived from the Germanic name Wilhelm, meaning "resolute protector."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vilho is in the 19th century Finnish epic poem "Kalevala," where Vilho is mentioned as a character. The name gained popularity in Finland during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly among the Finnish-speaking population.
Notable individuals with the name Vilho throughout history include Vilho Armas Kokkonen (1920-1986), a Finnish composer and conductor known for his symphonic works and operas. Vilho Väisälä (1889-1969) was a Finnish physicist and meteorologist who made significant contributions to the study of atmospheric physics and the development of meteorological instruments.
Vilho Lampi (1898-1936) was a Finnish athlete who competed in the javelin throw and won a silver medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. Vilho Ilmari Brofelt (1890-1965) was a Finnish politician and trade union leader who served as the chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Finland from 1944 to 1946.
Another notable figure was Vilho Helanen (1899-1986), a Finnish actor and director who appeared in numerous Finnish films and plays throughout his career. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Finnish theater and cinema.
While the name Vilho was primarily used in Finland, it has also been adopted in other Nordic countries and has variants such as Vilho in Swedish and Viljo in Estonian. However, its usage has declined in recent years, making it a more uncommon name in modern times.
People
Vilho + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vilho as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vilho: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vilho?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vilho going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Vilho a common name?
We classify Vilho as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vilho most popular?
The single biggest year for Vilho was 1916, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vilho is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Vilho in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vilho a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vilho in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Vilho still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vilho in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Vilho can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Vilho as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.