Bonifacio

Bonifacio is a boy's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 7 boys in the United States.

Bonifacio at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˌboʊniˈfɑːʃoʊ/

About the name Bonifacio

Bonifacio belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Bonifacio first appears in Social Security records in 1900. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1181 in 1900, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 1,568 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Bonifacio in US records

First recorded (US)
1900
Best US rank
#1181 in 1900
Peak year
1930
Babies named Bonifacio in 2024
7
Total since 1880
1,568

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bonifacio mean?

The meaning of Bonifacio is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Bonifacio a boy or girl name?

Bonifacio is a boy name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Bonifacio?

Bonifacio comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Bonifacio?

Bonifacio first appears in US records in 1900. Its best-ever ranking was #1181 in 1900, and 7 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Bonifacio?

Bonifacio is pronounced /ˌboʊniˈfɑːʃoʊ/ (IPA).

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