Wilmer

Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
16,626 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1920 Peak Popularity Year
473 Peak Births

Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Wilmer is a Germanic name meaning 'desiring fame'. It evolved from historical forms like Willem and Wilhelm. The name carries traits of ambition and friendliness, with no specific biblical relevance. Its popularity grew in the early 20th century, and it remains a unique name today.

Etymology & Cultural Background

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Pronunciation

/ˈwɪlmər/

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Origin

Germanic

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Etymology

The name Wilmer is derived from the Germanic elements 'wil', meaning 'will' or 'desire', and 'meri', meaning 'famous' or 'renowned'.

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Meaning

Desiring fame

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Language Evolution

Willem (Dutch), Wilhelm (German), Wilmer (English)

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Historical Usage

Wilmer gained popularity in the United States during the early 20th century, particularly among German-American communities.

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Variants & Derivatives

Wil, Will, Willy, Wilma

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Wilmer is seen as a traditional yet uncommon name, often associated with a friendly and approachable personality.

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Famous People

Wilmer Valderrama, an American actor and television personality, Wilmer McLean, who was noted for his connection to the American Civil War

📊 Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Rising
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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Key Insights

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 473 peak births in 1920

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 36 US states, with strongest presence in Louisiana

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 10 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History

Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 294th of 7545 5,713
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 413th of 6773 3,565
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 759th of 7552 1,784
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1336th of 10718 654
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1583rd of 16616 794
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 1343rd of 24088 1,784
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 1667th of 23106 1,165
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1707th of 9107 409
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 2286th of 9204 256
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 6218th of 12526 69

Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
16.74%
237th/1416
22.34%
308th/1379
11.88%
281st/2366
62.70%
716th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
25.87%
400th/1546
23.91%
372nd/1556
15.98%
376th/2353
49.39%
764th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
40.37%
899th/2227
26.42%
642nd/2430
23.55%
672nd/2853
49.15%
1364th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 32.99%
1149th/3483
39.03%
1373rd/3518
41.89%
1694th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- 21.36%
956th/4475
36.18%
1879th/5194
19.27%
1217th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
58.53%
2682nd/4582
16.21%
837th/5164
17.52%
1281st/7313
18.17%
1356th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
71.34%
2842nd/3984
27.37%
1228th/4487
22.76%
1553rd/6822
29.49%
1851st/6276

Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 54.90%
1299th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 79.05%
1860th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity

This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States

This name shows strongest popularity in Louisiana across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 294th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 413th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 759th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1336th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1583rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1343rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1667th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1707th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2286th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6218th out of 12526 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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