Girl nameCurrently #4,100 in the USSteady
Wilma
//ˈwɪlmə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19255 lettersStarts with W
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Wilma's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Wilma's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Wilma |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1881 | 10 |
| 1882 | 14 |
| 1883 | 18 |
| 1884 | 17 |
| 1885 | 23 |
| 1886 | 26 |
| 1887 | 22 |
| 1888 | 37 |
| 1889 | 40 |
| 1890 | 64 |
| 1891 | 59 |
| 1892 | 86 |
| 1893 | 81 |
| 1894 | 90 |
| 1895 | 99 |
| 1896 | 105 |
| 1897 | 131 |
| 1898 | 159 |
| 1899 | 235 |
| 1900 | 285 |
| 1901 | 245 |
| 1902 | 272 |
| 1903 | 293 |
| 1904 | 352 |
| 1905 | 357 |
| 1906 | 408 |
| 1907 | 525 |
| 1908 | 635 |
| 1909 | 650 |
| 1910 | 698 |
| 1911 | 914 |
| 1912 | 1,247 |
| 1913 | 1,484 |
| 1914 | 1,795 |
| 1915 | 2,780 |
| 1916 | 2,980 |
| 1917 | 3,089 |
| 1918 | 3,319 |
| 1919 | 3,185 |
| 1920 | 3,687 |
| 1921 | 3,845 |
| 1922 | 3,548 |
| 1923 | 3,731 |
| 1924 | 4,085 |
| 1925 | 4,202 |
| 1926 | 4,075 |
| 1927 | 4,177 |
| 1928 | 3,961 |
| 1929 | 4,036 |
| 1930 | 4,101 |
| 1931 | 3,767 |
| 1932 | 3,632 |
| 1933 | 3,438 |
| 1934 | 3,337 |
| 1935 | 3,383 |
| 1936 | 3,136 |
| 1937 | 3,002 |
| 1938 | 2,898 |
| 1939 | 2,727 |
| 1940 | 2,642 |
| 1941 | 2,449 |
| 1942 | 2,476 |
| 1943 | 2,389 |
| 1944 | 2,145 |
| 1945 | 1,900 |
| 1946 | 1,925 |
| 1947 | 1,917 |
| 1948 | 1,751 |
| 1949 | 1,726 |
| 1950 | 1,662 |
| 1951 | 1,650 |
| 1952 | 1,434 |
| 1953 | 1,441 |
| 1954 | 1,309 |
| 1955 | 1,101 |
| 1956 | 1,086 |
| 1957 | 991 |
| 1958 | 890 |
| 1959 | 759 |
| 1960 | 724 |
| 1961 | 727 |
| 1962 | 583 |
| 1963 | 555 |
| 1964 | 458 |
| 1965 | 395 |
| 1966 | 339 |
| 1967 | 281 |
| 1968 | 224 |
| 1969 | 249 |
| 1970 | 202 |
| 1971 | 187 |
| 1972 | 142 |
| 1973 | 130 |
| 1974 | 114 |
| 1975 | 109 |
| 1976 | 102 |
| 1977 | 82 |
| 1978 | 88 |
| 1979 | 83 |
| 1980 | 79 |
| 1981 | 78 |
| 1982 | 81 |
| 1983 | 65 |
| 1984 | 54 |
| 1985 | 51 |
| 1986 | 56 |
| 1987 | 40 |
| 1988 | 51 |
| 1989 | 54 |
| 1990 | 59 |
| 1991 | 41 |
| 1992 | 45 |
| 1993 | 47 |
| 1994 | 40 |
| 1995 | 46 |
| 1996 | 32 |
| 1997 | 36 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1999 | 39 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 26 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 42 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2020 | 38 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 36 |
Wilma through the decades
- Wilma peaked in 1925, when 4,202 babies were named Wilma in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Wilma has risen 31% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Wilma currently ranks #4,100 in the US and is holding steady.