Wilhelmina
3 countries#1512 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Wilhelmina was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
13,099 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1512 · peaked in 1916 with 320 births
Most common in: New York, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
135 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3192 · peaked in 2013 with 11 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
135 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2013 with 11 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
62 births recorded 1912–2022 · currently #5124 · peaked in 2017 with 7 births
Most common in: Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Wilhelmina’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #7868 | — |
| 2007 | #4675 | ↑3193 |
| 2008 | #5955 | ↓1280 |
| 2009 | #4931 | ↑1024 |
| 2010 | #3745 | ↑1186 |
| 2011 | #3051 | ↑694 |
| 2012 | #2770 | ↑281 |
| 2013 | #2568 | ↑202 |
| 2014 | #1868 | ↑700 |
| 2015 | #1600 | ↑268 |
| 2016 | #1785 | ↓185 |
| 2017 | #1738 | ↑47 |
| 2018 | #1663 | ↑75 |
| 2019 | #1629 | ↑34 |
| 2020 | #1818 | ↓189 |
| 2021 | #1641 | ↑177 |
| 2022 | #1560 | ↑81 |
| 2023 | #1534 | ↑26 |
| 2024 | #1796 | ↓262 |
| 2025 | #1512 | ↑284 |
Frequently asked questions about Wilhelmina
Is Wilhelmina a popular name?
Yes — Wilhelmina currently ranks #1512 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Wilhelmina more common for boys or girls?
Wilhelmina is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Wilhelmina most popular?
Wilhelmina peaked in 1916 in United States, with 320 recorded births that year.
Is Wilhelmina rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Wilhelmina’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #254 in 1880 to #1512 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Wilhelmina?
At least 13,296 babies have been recorded with the name Wilhelmina across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Wilhelmina popular in more than one country?
Yes — Wilhelmina appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Wilhelmina?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Wilhelmina include Lucero, Malky, Clarke.
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