Total births
16
Girls' name · since 1977
Wilona
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 16 babies named Wilona, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 16
- total births
- 1977–2021
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
Wilona sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 16 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Wilona recorded 16 times among girls since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2021.
- 16 total births
- 1977–2021 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 63% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
16 girls have been named Wilona since 1977, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2021.
- 16
- total births
- 1977–2021
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Wilona was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
10 babies were named Wilona in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Wilona's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Wilona's SSA record in two at 2021 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2021, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Wilona at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Wilona popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2021
- Peak year (1977)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Wilona by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Wilona's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Wilona births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
10 births
- 2020s
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 10 births (63% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wilona? ▼
Wilona has been given to 16 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2021. 10 babies were born in 1977, its single highest year.
When was Wilona most popular? ▼
Wilona was most popular in the 1970s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Wilona been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Wilona since 1977 -- 45 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Wilona? ▼
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 Wilona's data
- Wilona's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 2020s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Wilona
Nearby Names Like Wilona
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Wilona
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 Wilona side by side: Wilona vs Willie Wilona vs Wilma Wilona 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, 1977–2021 (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. "Wilona: Baby Name Since 1977 - 16 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/wilona. 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 Wilona 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.