Wylma vs Wylene
Side-by-side comparison of Wylma and Wylene — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Wylma | Wylene |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 542 | 980 |
| Peak Year | 1920 | 1935 |
| Peak Year Births | 33 | 31 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1930ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1899 | 1914 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Wylma | Wylene |
|---|---|---|
| 1890ss | 6 | — |
| 1900ss | 34 | — |
| 1910ss | 168 | 57 |
| 1920ss | 190 | 165 |
| 1930ss | 80 | 232 |
| 1940ss | 51 | 211 |
| 1950ss | 13 | 199 |
| 1960ss | — | 93 |
| 1970ss | — | 18 |
| 1980ss | — | 5 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1899–1953.