Wilmeth Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
England
Gender Distribution:
50% Masculine / 50% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Wilmeth means 'willful meeting place' or 'strong-willed meeting place'.
Meaning of the Name Wilmeth
Wilmeth is a surname that originated in England. It is a compound name, combining the Old English elements 'wil' meaning 'will', and 'meth' meaning 'meeting place'. Therefore, the name Wilmeth can be interpreted as 'willful meeting place' or 'strong-willed meeting place'. It is believed that the name was originally given to someone who lived near a significant gathering place or meeting point. Wilmeth can also be a variant spelling of the given name William, which is of Germanic origin and means 'resolute protector'.
Popularity of the Name Wilmeth
The popularity for the name Wilmeth peaked in popularity in the year 1917 with 5 births, which ranked number 8,574 out of 8,877 unique names for that year. Wilmeth had the most female births in 1917 with 5, which ranked number 4,594 out of 5,310 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1919 with 5, which ranked number 4,168 out of 4,810 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Wilmeth
Popularity of Wilmeth by State
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