Total births
956
Girls' name · since 1886
Wilhemina
Since 1886, U.S. Social Security records show 956 babies named Wilhemina, peaking in 1960. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #15341
- among girls today
- 956
- born since 1886
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other girls
Wilhemina currently ranks #15341 among girls' names in America, with 956 babies recorded since 1886.
Social Security Administration records show Wilhemina recorded 956 times among girls since 1886, holding rank #15341 nationally today, ahead of 13% of girls, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1886 to 2025.
- #15341 among girls today
- 956 born since 1886
- 1950s peak decade
- 13% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Wilhemina is currently the #15341 girls' name in America, more common than 13% of girls - 956 born since 1886, peaking in the 1950s.
- #15341
- among girls today
- 956
- born since 1886
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other girls
Wilhemina vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#15341
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 13% of names given to girls today.
1950s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Wilhemina was born in this single decade.
1960
Single peak year
35 babies were named Wilhemina in 1960 - its busiest year on record.
How Wilhemina compares
956 Top 32% higher than 68% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Wilhemina's all-time total is 150% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Wilhemina | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 956 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 48 | 19,840 |
Wilhemina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Wilhemina's SSA record in two at 1947 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1898, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1960 peak of 35, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Wilhemina at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1960
Current rank
#15,341
Active since
1886
Wilhemina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1886–2025
- Peak year (1960)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 140 years of records
Wilhemina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Wilhemina's strongest decade.
226 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Wilhemina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 6
1880s
6 births
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 20
1900s
20 births
- 1910s
1910s
110 births
- 1920s
1920s
151 births
- 1930s 69
1930s
69 births
- 1940s 85
1940s
85 births
- 1950s
1950s
226 births
- 1960s
1960s
157 births
- 1970s 49
1970s
49 births
- 1980s 26
1980s
26 births
- 2010s 28
2010s
28 births
- 2020s 24
2020s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 226 births (24% of all-time use).
How Wilhemina 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 Wilhemina's total volume
Wilhemina vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Wilhemina by state
Where Wilhemina concentrates geographically, total births since 1886
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 39 | 4.1% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 20 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Virginia | | 11 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 10 | 1.0% |
North Carolina share of Wilhemina's total US births 4.1%
Even split
39 of 956 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wilhemina? ▼
Wilhemina has been given to 956 babies in the U.S. since 1886, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #15341 as of the latest data. 35 babies were born in 1960, its single highest year.
When was Wilhemina most popular? ▼
Wilhemina was most popular in the 1950s decade with 226 total births. The single peak year was 1960.
Where is Wilhemina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Wilhemina are North Carolina (39 births), South Carolina (20 births), Virginia (11 births).
How long has the name Wilhemina been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Wilhemina since 1886 -- 140 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Wilhemina? ▼
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 Wilhemina's data
- Wilhemina's decade-level peak was the 1950s (226 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Wilheminas (39 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North 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 Wilhemina
Nearby Names Like Wilhemina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Wilhemina
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 Wilhemina side by side: Wilhemina vs Willie Wilhemina vs Wilma Wilhemina vs Willow
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Wilhemina
Maranda #15340
11,436 births · Peak 1994
Amma #15342
579 births · Peak 2019
Judie #15339
5,491 births · Peak 1943
Antionette #15343
9,141 births · Peak 1960
Euna #15338
2,142 births · Peak 1916
Mada #15344
552 births · Peak 1920
Mozelle #15337
5,344 births · Peak 1920
Alvie #15345
631 births · Peak 1921
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, 1886–2025 (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. "Wilhemina: #15341 Girls' Name - 956 Births, Peak 1960." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/wilhemina. 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 Wilhemina 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.