Wilhelmina
girl name#1512 in 2025Wilhelmina entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #215 in 1884, ranks #1512 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1512
rank today
#215
peak (1884)
141
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #236 |
| 1890s | #275 |
| 1900s | #312 |
| 1910s | #363 |
| 1920s | #485 |
| 1930s | #600 |
| 1940s | #816 |
| 1950s | #1069 |
| 1960s | #1715 |
| 1970s | #3534 |
| 1980s | #5670 |
| 1990s | #6913 |
| 2000s | #6510 |
| 2010s | #2242 |
| 2020s | #1644 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Wilhelmina has been most popular in CA, NY, MI.
Living bearers
About 4,500 people named Wilhelmina are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wilhelmina alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wilhelmina in 2025?
- Wilhelmina ranks #1512 among US girl names in 2025, with 141 babies given the name.
- When was the name Wilhelmina most popular?
- Wilhelmina peaked in 1884, reaching #215 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Wilhelmina with classmates?
- Wilhelmina will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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