Good fate or well-doer
Derived from the Latin name Bonifatius, which combines 'bonus' (good) and 'fatum' (fate) or 'facere' (to do). It historically implies someone who performs good deeds or is blessed with a fortunate destiny.
Less common today
Bonifacio isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,470 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Philippine revolutionary leader and president
Italian Renaissance painter
Cuban poet and playwright
