How Many People Are Named Wilmar?

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

Wilmar
Very Rare
Old English

Wilmar is a very rare name, originating from Old English, and only 1 in 1,287,672 Americans have this name today. With just 256 people named Wilmar living in the US, it's clear that this name is quite uncommon. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity back in 1916 with 23 births.

~256
Living in US
1 in 1,287,672
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Old English origin, meaning 'will' and 'famous'
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Determined Respected
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

69,808
Worldwide Bearers
#13,903
Global Rank
🇨🇴 Colombia
32,658
🇧🇷 Brazil
12,348
🇵🇭 Philippines
10,777
🇻🇪 Venezuela
2,153
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,551
🇵🇪 Peru
1,341
🇺🇾 Uruguay
1,290
🇬🇹 Guatemala
1,271
🇲🇽 Mexico
902
🇺🇸 United States
841

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
256 (100%)
♀ Female
1 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 70
165
Would be under 30 (27%)
63
Would be 30–60 (10%)
378
Would be over 60 (62%)

All 606 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: 1916

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
86
Modern Appeal
24
International
99

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

📜 Wilmar Through the Generations

Wilmar, a name rooted in Old English, has seen a stable presence through the generations, with its peak year occurring way back in 1916 when 23 babies were given this name. Today, there are 256 people named Wilmar living in the United States, making it a very rare choice. The majority of those named Wilmar are over 60 years old, indicating that it's a name often associated with older generations, with only 165 individuals under the age of 30.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 6
North Dakota 5

✨ Similar Names to Wilmar

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Wilmar's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Wilmar

How Many People Have the Name Wilmar?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 256 people in the United States currently share the name Wilmar. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,287,672 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Wilmar a Common or Rare Name?

Wilmar 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 Wilmar Mean?

Wilmar means "Old English origin, meaning 'will' and 'famous'" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Wilmar Most Popular?

The name Wilmar reached peak popularity in 1916, with 23 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 Wilmar?

Approximately 256 people named Wilmar live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 606. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,287,672 Americans.

Is Wilmar a rare name?

Wilmar is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,287,672 Americans has this name.

What does the name Wilmar mean?

Wilmar means "Old English origin, meaning 'will' and 'famous'" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Wilmar more male or female?

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

When was Wilmar most popular?

Wilmar peaked in 1916 with 23 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 US256
All-Time Births606
1 in X1 in 1,287,672
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age70
Peak Year1916
World Rank#13,903
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.