Is Wilhelmina a boy's or girl's name?

Wilhelmina is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 5 recorded births.

When was Wilhelmina most popular?

Wilhelmina reached its peak popularity in 1916 with 320 births that year. It is currently ranked #1817 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Wilhelmina?

Wilhelmina is currently ranked #1817 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 12,952 babies since 1880.

Wilhelmina

An uncommon German pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysGermanRising Also a pet name

#1817▼ 276in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name from German, masculine equivalent Wilhelm.

Wilhelmina is a girl's and boy's baby name of German origin, the feminine form of Wilhelm (William), from the Old High German Willahelm meaning 'determined protector' or 'will-helmet,' from willa (will, desire) and helm (protection). Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (1880-1962) reigned for 58 years, giving the name royal Dutch gravitas.

Nearly 12,950 U.S. births are recorded. Wilhelmina is long and grand — but Mina, Willa, and Billie are all waiting as nicknames. A Victorian dowager name ripe for revival.

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Popularity Over Time

Wilhelmina climbed 6418 spots in the last 20 years — from #8235 to #1817.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Wilhelmina
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	621	#1681	▼
2010s	964	#2262	▲
2000s	195	#6807	▲
1990s	131	#7365	—
1980s	132	#6031	▼
1970s	216	#3684	▼
1960s	475	#1740	▼
1950s	904	#1076	—
1940s	954	#820	▼
1930s	1,246	#602	▼
1920s	2,038	#486	—
1910s	2,241	#364	▲
1900s	1,137	#314	▲
1890s	1,018	#276	▲
1880s	680	#238	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(145 years, 1880–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Wilhelmina
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	111	#1817	-28 (-20.1%)
2023	139	#1541	+3 (2.2%)
2022	136	#1569	+9 (7.1%)
2021	127	#1649	+19 (17.6%)
2020	108	#1827	-22 (-16.9%)
2019	130	#1638	+4 (3.2%)
2018	126	#1670	+4 (3.3%)
2017	122	#1742	+6 (5.2%)
2016	116	#1797	-18 (-13.4%)
2015	134	#1608	+26 (24.1%)
2014	108	#1875	+39 (56.5%)
2013	69	#2594	+6 (9.5%)
2012	63	#2802	+8 (14.5%)
2011	55	#3088	+14 (34.1%)
2010	41	#3810	+12 (41.4%)
2009	29	#5091	+6 (26.1%)
2008	23	#6121	-8 (-25.8%)
2007	31	#4804	+16 (106.7%)
2006	15	#8217	-4 (-21.1%)
2005	19	#6520	+5 (35.7%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Wilhelmina as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Wilhelmina has also been given to 5 boys in the U.S. since 1935.

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Total births

1935

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Frequently Asked

Can Wilhelmina be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Wilhelmina is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1817. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.