How Many People Are Named Wilma?

140,810

people in the United States are named Wilma

1 in 2,379 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#533

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0420%

Of US population

Peak Year

1925

4,202 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: German, Dutch, English
Pronunciation: VIL-ma (German), VIL-mah (Dutch), WIL-mah (Dutch), WIL-mə (English)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Short form of WILHELMINA. German settlers introduced it to America in the 19th century.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.5%
Male
0.5%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 91.2 years old

Young (<30) 990
0.7%
Adult (30–60) 3,986
2.8%
Senior (>60) 135,834
96.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Ohio 8,607
Missouri 8,392
Kentucky 8,147
Tennessee 7,973
Illinois 7,576
Texas 7,012
Indiana 7,004
Oklahoma 6,250
North Carolina 5,008
Arkansas 4,896

💡 Fun Facts About "Wilma"

  • 36 babies were named Wilma in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1925
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Ohio

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