boys' name · peaked 1922

Willmer

Every Willmer since 1913 — 315 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Willmer
Peak year
1922
24 babies
All-time total
315
since 1913

The story of Willmer

Willmer is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1913, 315 American babies have been named Willmer. Its peak came in 1922, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.

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 Willmer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Willmer 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
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005 5 #13,285
2004 5 #13,146
2003 5 #12,691
2002 5 #12,428
2001 5 #12,245
2000
1995
1990
1985
1980
1975
1970
1965
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935 6 #3,629
1930 12 #2,443
1925 15 #2,187
1920 13 #2,454
1915 12 #2,303
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Willmer in 2025?

Willmer did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Willmer?

315 babies have been named Willmer in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Willmer most popular?

Willmer peaked in 1922, when 24 newborns received the name.

Is Willmer a boy or girl name?

Willmer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.

Is the name Willmer rising or falling?

Willmer has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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