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Wilma
OriginDiminutive of Wilhelmina
Meaning"resolute protection"
GenderGirl
US Rank#938
Top 1000
NB Rank#1605
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About Wilma
Variation of Billie
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | #4,481 | 32 | 17.9 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | #4,299 | 34 | 19.7 |
| 2018 | #3,669 | 42 | 24.7 |
| 2019 | #4,070 | 36 | 21.4 |
| 2020 | #3,836 | 38 | 23.5 |
| 2021 | #4,500 | 31 | 18.9 |
| 2022 | #3,644 | 43 | 26.2 |
| 2023 | #4,354 | 33 | 20.6 |
| 2024 | #4,100 | 36 | 22.2 |
| 2025 | #3,705 | 41 | 25.5 |
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