Wilmer Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
95% Masculine / 5% Feminine
Meaning:
Wilmer means 'famous will' or 'desiring fame'.
Meaning of the Name Wilmer
Wilmer is of German origin and is derived from the elements 'wil', which means 'will' or 'desire', and 'meri', which means 'famous' or 'renowned'. It can be interpreted to mean 'famous will' or 'desiring fame'.
Popularity of the Name Wilmer
The popularity for the name Wilmer peaked in popularity in the year 1920 with 443 births, which ranked number 569 out of 9,634 unique names for that year. Wilmer had the most female births in 1919 with 34, which ranked number 1,325 out of 5,559 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1920 with 443, which ranked number 259 out of 4,989 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Wilmer has increased sharply over the last ten years from 94 births to 109 births, an increase of 15.96%. Among males, Wilmer has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 94 births to 109 births, an increase of 15.96%.
Nationwide Popularity of Wilmer
- 20 Year Trend of Wilmer: 7.92%
- 10 Year Trend of Wilmer: 15.96%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Wilmer: 15.96%
Popularity of Wilmer by State
For males, Wilmer was most popular in Northeastern states with 17 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 12 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Wilmer. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 12 | 1464 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 6 | 1602 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 5 | 946 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 9 | 1212 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 8 | 898 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 10 | 1664 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Wilmer
- Total Births of Wilmer: 111 (1.49%)
- Male Births of Wilmer: 111 (1.49%)
Given the upward trend of Wilmer over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.49% increase in total births, for a total of 111 births in 2024. Male births for Wilmer have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 111 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.49%.