Wilmer
boy name#1728 in 2025Wilmer entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #256 in 1915, ranks #1728 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1728
rank today
#256
peak (1915)
94
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #450 |
| 1890s | #414 |
| 1900s | #347 |
| 1910s | #290 |
| 1920s | #303 |
| 1930s | #391 |
| 1940s | #525 |
| 1950s | #766 |
| 1960s | #976 |
| 1970s | #1493 |
| 1980s | #1627 |
| 1990s | #1531 |
| 2000s | #1257 |
| 2010s | #1604 |
| 2020s | #1704 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Wilmer has been most popular in TX, CA, NY.
Living bearers
About 6,400 people named Wilmer are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wilmer alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 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 ranks #1728 among US boy names in 2025, with 94 babies given the name.
- When was the name Wilmer most popular?
- Wilmer peaked in 1915, reaching #256 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wilmer with classmates?
- Wilmer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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