Wilmer
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Resolute, Famous
- Origin
- German
Wilmer Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 15,883 baby boys have been named Wilmer. The name peaked in 1920 with 443 US births that year (rank #259). In 2024, ranked #1845 nationally — 1,586 places below its 1920 peak.
Top States for Wilmer
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Wilmer births are: Pennsylvania (1,677), Texas (946), Louisiana (689).
Other German-Origin Names Like Wilmer
If you like Wilmer's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
6-Letter Names Starting with W
Names with Wilmer's exact length and starting letter: Wacian, Wadley, Wafiyy, Wagaye, Wagner.
Quick Facts About Wilmer
Variant Forms
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Compare Wilmer to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Wilmer against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).