Total births
51
Girls' name · since 1915
Wilmuth
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 51 babies named Wilmuth, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 51
- total births
- 1915–1926
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
51 girls have been named Wilmuth since 1915, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Wilmuth has been recorded 51 times among girls since 1915, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1926.
- 51 total births
- 1915–1926 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 61% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
51 girls have been named Wilmuth since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1926.
- 51
- total births
- 1915–1926
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Wilmuth was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
7 babies were named Wilmuth in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Wilmuth's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Wilmuth's SSA record in two at 1920 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1915, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1920 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Wilmuth at a glance
Last recorded 1926Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Wilmuth popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1926
- Peak year (1920)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Wilmuth by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Wilmuth's strongest decade.
31 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Wilmuth births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
20 births
- 1920s
1920s
31 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 31 births (61% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wilmuth? ▼
51 babies have been named Wilmuth since 1915. It was last recorded in 1926. The peak year was 1920 with 7 births.
When was Wilmuth most popular? ▼
Wilmuth was most popular in the 1920s decade with 31 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
How long has the name Wilmuth been used? ▼
Wilmuth has been recorded in Social Security data since 1915, spanning 12 years of data through 1926.
What names are similar to Wilmuth? ▼
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.
Keep exploring Wilmuth
Nearby Names Like Wilmuth
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Wilmuth
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 Wilmuth side by side: Wilmuth vs Willie Wilmuth vs Wilma Wilmuth 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, 1915–1926 (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. "Wilmuth: Baby Name Since 1915 - 51 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/wilmuth. 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 Wilmuth 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.