Wylma
girl nameWylma entered the US charts in 1899, peaked at #1228 in 1914, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1899–2025
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rank today
#1228
peak (1914)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1394 |
| 1900s | #1564 |
| 1910s | #1743 |
| 1920s | #2127 |
| 1930s | #3090 |
| 1940s | #3863 |
| 1950s | #4762 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Wylma are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Wylma alive today was born around 1922, making them about 103 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wylma in 2025?
- Wylma is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Wylma most popular?
- Wylma peaked in 1914, reaching #1228 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Wylma with classmates?
- Wylma will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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