Total births
264
Girls' name · since 1921
Wilhemenia
264 babies named Wilhemenia in U.S. Social Security records since 1921, with the highest year being 1953. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 264
- total births
- 1921–1974
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Wilhemenia is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 264 have been recorded since 1921.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Wilhemenia has been recorded 264 times among girls since 1921, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 1974.
- 264 total births
- 1921–1974 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
264 girls have been named Wilhemenia since 1921, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1974.
- 264
- total births
- 1921–1974
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Wilhemenia was born in this single decade.
1953
Single peak year
15 babies were named Wilhemenia in 1953 - its busiest year on record.
Wilhemenia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Wilhemenia splits its recorded history at 1948: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1926 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1953 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Wilhemenia at a glance
Last recorded 1974Peak year
1953
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Wilhemenia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1974
- Peak year (1953)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Wilhemenia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Wilhemenia's strongest decade.
95 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Wilhemenia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 32
1920s
32 births
- 1930s
1930s
45 births
- 1940s
1940s
54 births
- 1950s
1950s
95 births
- 1960s 33
1960s
33 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 95 births (36% of all-time use).
Wilhemenia by state
Where Wilhemenia concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 25 | 9.5% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 6 | 2.3% |
South Carolina share of Wilhemenia's total US births 9.5%
Even split
25 of 264 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wilhemenia? ▼
264 babies have been named Wilhemenia since 1921. It was last recorded in 1974. The peak year was 1953 with 15 births.
When was Wilhemenia most popular? ▼
Wilhemenia was most popular in the 1950s decade with 95 total births. The single peak year was 1953.
Where is Wilhemenia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Wilhemenia are South Carolina (25 births), North Carolina (6 births).
How long has the name Wilhemenia been used? ▼
Wilhemenia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1921, spanning 54 years of data through 1974.
What names are similar to Wilhemenia? ▼
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 Wilhemenia's data
- Wilhemenia's decade-level peak was the 1950s (95 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Carolina records the most Wilhemenias (25 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 Wilhemenia
Nearby Names Like Wilhemenia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Wilhemenia
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 Wilhemenia side by side: Wilhemenia vs Willie Wilhemenia vs Wilma Wilhemenia 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, 1921–1974 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Wilhemenia: Baby Name Since 1921 - 264 Births, Peak 1953." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/wilhemenia. 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 Wilhemenia 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.