Vilma Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Vilma' means 'willful helmet' or 'protector' and represents strength and determination.
Meaning of the Name Vilma
Vilma' is a feminine name of Germanic origin. It is derived from the German name 'Wilhelmina', which means 'willful helmet' or 'protector'. The name can also be traced back to the Old Norman name 'Guillaume', meaning 'will' or 'desire', and 'helm', meaning 'helmet'. Overall, 'Vilma' represents strength, determination, and protection.
Popularity of the Name Vilma
The popularity for the name Vilma peaked in popularity in the year 1927 with 213 births, which ranked number 889 out of 9,268 unique names for that year. Vilma had the most female births in 1927 with 213, which ranked number 477 out of 5,602 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Vilma has increased sharply over the last ten years from 17 births to 21 births, an increase of 23.53%. Among females, Vilma has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 17 births to 21 births, an increase of 23.53%.
Nationwide Popularity of Vilma
- 20 Year Trend of Vilma: -22.22%
- 10 Year Trend of Vilma: 23.53%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Vilma: 23.53%
Popularity of Vilma by State
Among females, Vilma was most popular in Western states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Vilma. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2853 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Vilma
- Total Births of Vilma: 21 (2.14%)
- Female Births of Vilma: 21 (2.14%)
Given the upward trend of Vilma over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.14% increase in total births, for a total of 21 births in 2024. For Females, births for Vilma have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 21 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.14%.