How Many People Are Named Willma?
Complete statistics for the name Willma: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Willma is a very rare female name, with only 176 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,871,997 Americans. The vast majority of those named Willma are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a quest for knowledge.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 95All 673 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: 1918Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Willma Through the Generations
Willma has been a name that's seen its peak in 1918 when 27 babies were given this name. Over the decades, it's maintained a stable presence, though it's now primarily associated with older generations. With 673 individuals over the age of 60, it's clear that Willma is a name that's deeply rooted in the past, and its rarity makes it a unique identifier among the elderly population.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Willma's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Willma
How Many People Have the Name Willma?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 176 people in the United States currently share the name Willma. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,871,997 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Willma a Common or Rare Name?
Willma 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 Willma Mean?
Willma means "creative variant of Willa" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Willma in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Willma Most Popular?
The name Willma reached peak popularity in 1918, with 27 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 Willma?
Approximately 176 people named Willma live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 673. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,871,997 Americans.
Is Willma a rare name?
Willma is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,871,997 Americans has this name.
What does the name Willma mean?
Willma means "creative variant of Willa" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Willma more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Willma are male and 100% are female.
When was Willma most popular?
Willma peaked in 1918 with 27 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.