Name Legacy

Wilma

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Wilma was most popular in 1925, when 4,202 American babies were given the name — ranking #112 that year. In 2025 it ranked #6,410, with 41 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 140,855 people named Wilma.

Most popular in1925
Rank that year#112
Births that year4,202
Total since 1880140,855

Wilma over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Wilma’s peak in 1925. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Germanic · short form of Wilhelmina, "resolute protector"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org