Wilmer
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
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.
Wilmer for boys#1742 US
The visibility of actor Wilmer (That 70s Show) Valderrama has highlighted this name, but it's not likely to spread because of its similarity to the feminine (and dated) Wilma.
Pronounced WIL-mur.
As of October 2026, Wilmer ranked #6234 in US births in 1959 SSA, peaked at #1347 in 1919.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #1,596 | 99 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #1,579 | 103 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #1,545 | 108 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #1,825 | 82 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #1,669 | 96 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #1,687 | 95 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #1,935 | 76 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #1,612 | 106 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #1,610 | 109 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #1,533 | 115 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #1,845 | 88 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #1,742 | 94 |
World rankings
Wilmer for boys
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American tennis player
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American electrical engineer
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Honduran football player
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American football and basketball coach
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grocer from Virginia, associated with the American Civil War
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Venezuelan,born shipping business magnate
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American pilot
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Venezuelan boxer
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Honduran football player
Wilmer in pop culture
- Wilmer CookBoy
character in The Maltese Falcon and its film adaptations
- Wilmer XBoy
Swedish rock band