Total births
508
Girls' name · since 1916
Willamina
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 508 babies named Willamina, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3906
- among girls today
- 508
- born since 1916
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other girls
Willamina currently ranks #3906 among girls' names in America, with 508 babies recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Willamina recorded 508 times among girls since 1916, holding rank #3906 nationally today, ahead of 78% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2025.
- #3906 among girls today
- 508 born since 1916
- 2010s peak decade
- 78% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Willamina is currently the #3906 girls' name in America, more common than 78% of girls - 508 born since 1916, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3906
- among girls today
- 508
- born since 1916
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other girls
Willamina vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3906
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 78% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Willamina was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
54 babies were named Willamina in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Willamina compares
508 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
Willamina's all-time total is 33% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Willamina | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 508 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 54 | 48 | 19,840 |
Willamina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Willamina's SSA record in two at 2014 and the more recent half accounts for 78% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 22%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 54, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Willamina at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#3,906
Active since
1916
Willamina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Willamina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Willamina's strongest decade.
229 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Willamina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 11
1910s
11 births
- 2000s 43
2000s
43 births
- 2010s
2010s
229 births
- 2020s
2020s
225 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 229 births (45% of all-time use).
How Willamina 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 Willamina's total volume
Willamina vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Willamina by state
Where Willamina concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 16 | 3.1% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Willamina's total US births 3.1%
Even split
16 of 508 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Willamina? ▼
508 babies have been named Willamina since 1916. It currently ranks #3906 among girls. The peak year was 2023 with 54 births.
When was Willamina most popular? ▼
Willamina was most popular in the 2010s decade with 229 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Willamina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Willamina are California (16 births), Minnesota (5 births).
How long has the name Willamina been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Willamina since 1916 -- 110 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Willamina? ▼
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 Willamina's data
- Willamina's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (229 total births) through the 2020s (225) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Willaminas (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Willamina
Nearby Names Like Willamina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Willamina
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 Willamina side by side: Willamina vs Willie Willamina vs Wilma Willamina vs Willow
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Willamina
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2,485 births · Peak 1999
Vega #3907
746 births · Peak 2019
Leandra #3904
7,029 births · Peak 1989
Namiko #3908
297 births · Peak 2023
Lisbeth #3903
5,934 births · Peak 2002
Seline #3909
585 births · Peak 2025
Audrie #3902
4,103 births · Peak 2011
Marisa #3910
48,707 births · Peak 1995
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, 1916–2025 (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. "Willamina: #3906 Girls' Name - 508 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/willamina. 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 Willamina 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.