Wilmer
girl nameWilmer entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1319 in 1900, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
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rank today
#1319
peak (1900)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1678 |
| 1910s | #1642 |
| 1920s | #1708 |
| 1930s | #2123 |
| 1940s | #3108 |
| 1950s | #5082 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Wilmer are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wilmer alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wilmer in 2025?
- Wilmer is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Wilmer most popular?
- Wilmer peaked in 1900, reaching #1319 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Wilmer with classmates?
- Wilmer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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