Total births
42
Girls' name · since 1922
Wilhemena
Since 1922, U.S. Social Security records show 42 babies named Wilhemena, peaking in 1922. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 42
- total births
- 1922–1950
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Wilhemena is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 42 have been recorded since 1922.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Wilhemena has been recorded 42 times among girls since 1922, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1922 to 1950.
- 42 total births
- 1922–1950 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
42 girls have been named Wilhemena since 1922, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1950.
- 42
- total births
- 1922–1950
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Wilhemena was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
7 babies were named Wilhemena in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Wilhemena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Wilhemena's SSA record in two at 1935 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1930, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1922 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Wilhemena at a glance
Last recorded 1950Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1922
Wilhemena popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1922–1950
- Peak year (1922)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Wilhemena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Wilhemena's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Wilhemena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
7 births
- 1930s
1930s
17 births
- 1940s
1940s
12 births
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 17 births (40% of all-time use).
Wilhemena by state
Where Wilhemena concentrates geographically, total births since 1922
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 5 | 11.9% |
South Carolina share of Wilhemena's total US births 11.9%
5 of 42 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wilhemena? ▼
42 babies have been named Wilhemena since 1922. It was last recorded in 1950. The peak year was 1922 with 7 births.
When was Wilhemena most popular? ▼
Wilhemena was most popular in the 1930s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Wilhemena most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Wilhemena are South Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Wilhemena been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Wilhemena since 1922 -- 29 years through the most recent 1950 data.
What names are similar to Wilhemena? ▼
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 Wilhemena's data
- Wilhemena's usage has stayed within range of its 1930s decade-level peak (17 total births) through the 1950s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- South Carolina records the most Wilhemenas (5 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 Wilhemena
Nearby Names Like Wilhemena
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Wilhemena
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 Wilhemena side by side: Wilhemena vs Willie Wilhemena vs Wilma Wilhemena vs Willow
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1922–1950 (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. "Wilhemena: Baby Name Since 1922 - 42 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/wilhemena. 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 Wilhemena 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 June 2026.