Wilma
Peaked at #62 nationally in 1925, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Wilma has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Wilma — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#62
in 1925
Current rank
#4100
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Wilma reached its peak popularity for girls in 1925, ranking #62 nationally with 4,175 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #6432 (2014) to #4100 (2024) — a 36% improvement.
As of 2024, Wilma ranks #4100 nationally for girls, with 36 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,100 | 36 |
| 2023 | #4,354 | 33 |
| 2022 | #3,644 | 43 |
| 2021 | #4,500 | 31 |
| 2020 | #3,836 | 38 |
| 2019 | #4,070 | 36 |
| 2018 | #3,669 | 42 |
| 2017 | #4,299 | 34 |
Wilma — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1310
in 1938
Last ranked
#2893
in 1961
Years tracked
47
1908–1961
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1908, Wilma reached its peak popularity for boys in 1938, ranking #1310 nationally with 27 babies given the name that year.
Wilma hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1961, when it stood at #2893.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | #2,893 | 10 |
| 1959 | #4,557 | 5 |
| 1957 | #4,545 | 5 |
| 1954 | #3,817 | 6 |
| 1953 | #3,789 | 6 |
| 1952 | #2,509 | 11 |
| 1951 | #4,242 | 5 |
| 1950 | #3,320 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Wilma most popular?
Wilma was most popular in 1925, when it ranked #62 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Wilma becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Wilma?
At least 140,810 babies have been recorded with the name Wilma in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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