How Many People Are Named Wilhemina?

Complete statistics for the name Wilhemina: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Wilhemina
Very Rare
German

Wilhemina means 'will of the protection' and is quite rare, with only 1 in 647,154 Americans sharing this name. That's just 510 people in the US today, making it a very unique choice.

~510
Living in US
1 in 647,154
Americans
1960
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Will of the protection
🌐
Origin
German
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Protective Determined Resilient
4
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 4 are known for their stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,740
Worldwide Bearers
#72,657
Global Rank
🇬🇭 Ghana
3,315
🇿🇦 South Africa
2,790
🇺🇸 United States
1,080
🇮🇩 Indonesia
144
🇬🇧 England
78
🇵🇭 Philippines
73
🇱🇷 Liberia
58
🇯🇲 Jamaica
22
🇧🇼 Botswana
21
🇧🇪 Belgium
17

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
510 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 79
47
Would be under 30 (5%)
104
Would be 30–60 (11%)
800
Would be over 60 (84%)

All 951 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: 1960

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
60
Modern Appeal
40
International
95

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Wilhemina Through the Generations

Wilhemina has seen its peak popularity in 1960 when 35 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Wilhemina is 79, indicating that the name is predominantly held by older generations. With 84% of those named Wilhemina being over 60, the name has maintained a stable presence without becoming overly trendy or fading into obscurity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 39
South Carolina 20
Virginia 11
Georgia 10

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Wilhemina's German roots

📄 About the Name Wilhemina

How Many People Have the Name Wilhemina?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 510 people in the United States currently share the name Wilhemina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 647,154 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Wilhemina a Common or Rare Name?

Wilhemina 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 Wilhemina Mean?

Wilhemina means "will of the protection" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Wilhemina in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Wilhemina Most Popular?

The name Wilhemina reached peak popularity in 1960, with 35 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Wilhemina?

Approximately 510 people named Wilhemina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 951. That works out to roughly 1 in 647,154 Americans.

Is Wilhemina a rare name?

Wilhemina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 647,154 Americans has this name.

What does the name Wilhemina mean?

Wilhemina means "will of the protection" and comes from German origins.

Is Wilhemina more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Wilhemina are male and 100% are female.

When was Wilhemina most popular?

Wilhemina peaked in 1960 with 35 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US510
All-Time Births951
1 in X1 in 647,154
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age79
Peak Year1960
World Rank#72,657
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.