Total births
162
Girls' name · since 1912
Wilmetta
Wilmetta has 162 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1918 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 162
- total births
- 1912–1946
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
162 girls have been named Wilmetta since 1912, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Wilmetta recorded 162 times among girls since 1912, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1946.
- 162 total births
- 1912–1946 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
162 girls have been named Wilmetta since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1946.
- 162
- total births
- 1912–1946
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Wilmetta was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
12 babies were named Wilmetta in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Wilmetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Wilmetta's SSA record in two at 1925 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1912, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1918 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Wilmetta at a glance
Last recorded 1946Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Wilmetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1946
- Peak year (1918)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Wilmetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Wilmetta's strongest decade.
62 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Wilmetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
47 births
- 1920s
1920s
62 births
- 1930s
1930s
39 births
- 1940s 14
1940s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 62 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wilmetta? ▼
162 babies have been named Wilmetta since 1912. It was last recorded in 1946. The peak year was 1918 with 12 births.
When was Wilmetta most popular? ▼
Wilmetta was most popular in the 1920s decade with 62 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
How long has the name Wilmetta been used? ▼
Records for Wilmetta go back to 1912, giving 35 years of history through 1946.
What names are similar to Wilmetta? ▼
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 Wilmetta's data
- Wilmetta's decade-level peak was the 1920s (62 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Wilmetta
Nearby Names Like Wilmetta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Wilmetta
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 Wilmetta side by side: Wilmetta vs Willie Wilmetta vs Wilma Wilmetta vs Willow
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1912–1946 (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. "Wilmetta: Baby Name Since 1912 - 162 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/wilmetta. 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 Wilmetta 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.