Wilmer
About Wilmer
Wilmer as a feminine name is quite uncommon, as it traditionally serves as a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning "resolute" or "determined" combined with "famous." As a female name, Wilmer represents a modern trend of repurposing traditionally male names for girls. This Old Germanic name gained modest popularity for boys in the early 20th century in the United States but has since declined. For a girl, Wilmer offers a strong, distinctive choice with potential nicknames like Will, Willie, or Mera. The contrast between its historical masculine usage and contemporary feminine application makes it a bold, unexpected choice that challenges traditional naming conventions.
Pronounced WIL-mur.
As of October 2026, Wilmer ranked #6234 in US births in 1959 SSA, peaked at #1347 in 1919.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |