Wilhelmina
Every Wilhelmina since 1880 — 13,099 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Wilhelmina
Wilhelmina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,517 in 2025 with 141 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 13,099 American babies have been named Wilhelmina. Its peak came in 1916, when 320 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Wilhelmina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Wilhelmina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 141 | #1,517 | — | — |
| 2024 | 112 | #1,809 | — | — |
| 2023 | 139 | #1,541 | — | — |
| 2022 | 136 | #1,570 | — | — |
| 2021 | 127 | #1,650 | — | — |
| 2020 | 108 | #1,829 | — | — |
| 2019 | 130 | #1,641 | — | — |
| 2018 | 126 | #1,671 | — | — |
| 2017 | 122 | #1,742 | — | — |
| 2016 | 116 | #1,798 | — | — |
| 2015 | 134 | #1,608 | — | — |
| 2014 | 108 | #1,875 | — | — |
| 2013 | 69 | #2,594 | — | — |
| 2012 | 63 | #2,803 | — | — |
| 2011 | 55 | #3,088 | — | — |
| 2010 | 41 | #3,810 | — | — |
| 2009 | 29 | #5,091 | — | — |
| 2008 | 23 | #6,124 | — | — |
| 2007 | 31 | #4,804 | — | — |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,217 | — | — |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,521 | — | — |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,235 | — | — |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,570 | — | — |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,663 | — | — |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,709 | — | — |
| 2000 | 11 | #9,142 | — | — |
| 1995 | 11 | #8,062 | — | — |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,858 | — | — |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,341 | — | — |
| 1980 | 17 | #4,514 | — | — |
| 1975 | 16 | #4,134 | — | — |
| 1970 | 34 | #2,304 | — | — |
| 1965 | 54 | #1,527 | — | — |
| 1960 | 58 | #1,453 | — | — |
| 1955 | 89 | #1,073 | — | — |
| 1950 | 123 | #784 | — | — |
| 1945 | 86 | #818 | — | — |
| 1940 | 105 | #682 | — | — |
| 1935 | 111 | #617 | 5 | #4,137 |
| 1930 | 169 | #520 | — | — |
| 1925 | 227 | #459 | — | — |
| 1920 | 214 | #464 | — | — |
| 1915 | 301 | #342 | — | — |
| 1910 | 143 | #321 | — | — |
| 1905 | 112 | #320 | — | — |
| 1900 | 114 | #309 | — | — |
| 1895 | 97 | #287 | — | — |
| 1890 | 98 | #253 | — | — |
| 1885 | 76 | #229 | — | — |
| 1880 | 36 | #260 | — | — |
Famous people named Wilhelmina
- Wilhelmina of the Netherlands Politician · 1880–1962
- Wilhelmina of Prussia, Princess of Orange Politician · 1751–1820
- Wilhelmina Cooper Model · 1939–1980
- Wilhelmina von Bremen Athlete · 1909–1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Wilhelmina in 2025?
Wilhelmina ranked #1,517 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 141 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Wilhelmina?
13,099 babies have been named Wilhelmina in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Wilhelmina most popular?
Wilhelmina peaked in 1916, when 320 newborns received the name.
Is Wilhelmina a boy or girl name?
Wilhelmina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Wilhelmina rising or falling?
Wilhelmina is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Wilhelmina?
Well-known people named Wilhelmina include Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (politician), Wilhelmina of Prussia, Princess of Orange (politician), Wilhelmina Cooper (model).