Wilhelm
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- German Form Of William (Resolute Protector)
- Origin
- German
Wilhelm Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,801 baby boys have been named Wilhelm. The name peaked in 2014 with 38 US births that year (rank #3035). In 2024, ranked #4300 nationally — 1,265 places below its 2014 peak.
Top States for Wilhelm
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Wilhelm births are: New York (22), California (16), Minnesota (6).
Other German-Origin Names Like Wilhelm
If you like Wilhelm's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
7-Letter Names Starting with W
Names with Wilhelm's exact length and starting letter: Wacfeld, Wachiru, Wachiwi, Wacleah, Wacuman.
Quick Facts About Wilhelm
Variant Forms
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Compare Wilhelm to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Wilhelm against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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