Total births
769
Girls' name · since 1896
Wilhelmena
769 babies named Wilhelmena in U.S. Social Security records since 1896, with the highest year being 1919. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 769
- total births
- 1896–1963
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Wilhelmena is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 769 have been recorded since 1896.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Wilhelmena has been recorded 769 times among girls since 1896, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1896 to 1963.
- 769 total births
- 1896–1963 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
769 girls have been named Wilhelmena since 1896, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1963.
- 769
- total births
- 1896–1963
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Wilhelmena was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
26 babies were named Wilhelmena in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Wilhelmena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Wilhelmena's full recorded timeline at 1933, 45% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 55% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1907, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1919 peak of 26 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Wilhelmena at a glance
Last recorded 1963Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1896
Wilhelmena popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1896–1963
- Peak year (1919)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Wilhelmena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Wilhelmena's strongest decade.
194 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Wilhelmena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 6
1890s
6 births
- 1900s 18
1900s
18 births
- 1910s
1910s
151 births
- 1920s
1920s
194 births
- 1930s
1930s
162 births
- 1940s
1940s
143 births
- 1950s
1950s
84 births
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 194 births (25% of all-time use).
How Wilhelmena compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Wilhelmena's total volume
Wilhelmena vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Wilhelmena by state
Where Wilhelmena concentrates geographically, total births since 1896
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 319 | 41.5% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 7 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.7% |
South Carolina share of Wilhelmena's total US births 41.5%
Even split
319 of 769 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wilhelmena? ▼
Since 1896, Social Security records show 769 babies named Wilhelmena. The most recent recorded year was 1963. Its busiest year on record was 1919, with 26 births.
When was Wilhelmena most popular? ▼
Wilhelmena was most popular in the 1920s decade with 194 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Wilhelmena most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Wilhelmena are South Carolina (319 births), Georgia (7 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Wilhelmena been used? ▼
Wilhelmena has been recorded in Social Security data since 1896, spanning 68 years of data through 1963.
What names are similar to Wilhelmena? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Willie, Wilma, Willow, Willa, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Wilhelmena's data
- Wilhelmena's decade-level peak was the 1920s (194 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Carolina records the most Wilhelmenas (319 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Wilhelmena
Nearby Names Like Wilhelmena
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Wilhelmena
Willie Girl
#13478 146,197 births
Wilma Girl
#3967 140,101 births
Willow Girl
#41 65,095 births
Willa Girl
#423 32,824 births
William Girl
#10275 16,029 births
Compare Wilhelmena side by side: Wilhelmena vs Willie Wilhelmena vs Wilma Wilhelmena vs Willow
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1896–1963 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Wilhelmena: Baby Name Since 1896 - 769 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/wilhelmena. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Wilhelmena draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.