How Many People Are Named Vilma?
Complete statistics for the name Vilma: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Vilma, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 117,990 Americans today, making it truly unique. With only 2,797 people named Vilma living in the US, this name stands out among the crowd. Interestingly, most Vilmas are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 70All 4,975 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1927Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Vilma Through the Generations
Vilma peaked in popularity in 1927 with 213 births, reflecting its vintage charm. Today, the name's bearers span three distinct age groups: 591 under 30, 1,143 aged 30-60, and 3,241 over 60. This distribution highlights how Vilma has become a classic, old-school name, with a large share of its carriers being over 60. its slow decline, Vilma remains a cherished choice, especially outside the US where it's most common in the Philippines.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Vilma's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Vilma
How Many People Have the Name Vilma?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 123 people in the United States currently share the name Vilma. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,694,710 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Vilma a Common or Rare Name?
Vilma is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Vilma Mean?
Vilma means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Vilma in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Vilma Most Popular?
The name Vilma reached peak popularity in 1927, with 213 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Vilma?
Approximately 123 people named Vilma live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 123. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,694,710 Americans.
Is Vilma a rare name?
Vilma is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,694,710 Americans has this name.
What does the name Vilma mean?
Vilma means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Vilma more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Vilma are male and 100% are female.
When was Vilma most popular?
Vilma peaked in 1927 with 213 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.