Vilma Girl

Popularity: #934 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: VIL-ma /ˈvɪl.mə/

Origin: German; Scandinavian

Meaning: German: will; Scandinavian: resolute protector

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Vilma has its roots in the Germanic elements "wil" meaning "will" or "desire" and "helm" meaning "helmet" or "protection." This etymological combination suggests a meaning akin to "resolute protector." The name is a feminine form of the masculine name Wilhelm, which has been prevalent in various forms across Germanic languages. The transition of Vilma into English can be traced through the influence of Germanic languages and the subsequent adoption of names during the migration period and the establishment of the Holy Roman Empire, where names like Wilhelm became more widely recognized.

Historically, the name Vilma has been associated with various cultural figures and has appeared in literature and folklore. While not as prominent as some other names, it has been noted in various European cultures, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries.

The name gained some recognition through its use in literature and the arts, although specific historical milestones are less documented compared to more widely known names. The name's presence in works of fiction and its occasional use in royal or noble families in Europe contributed to its cultural resonance.

Culturally, Vilma is often associated with strength and determination, reflecting its etymological roots. In some contexts, it has been linked to themes of protection and leadership, resonating with the qualities of those who bear the name.

The diminutive form, Vilma, is sometimes affectionately shortened to Villy or Milly, though these forms are less commonly referenced in historical texts. Overall, the name Vilma carries a sense of historical depth and cultural significance, rooted in its Germanic origins and the qualities it embodies.

Famous people named Vilma

In this section, you will find notable people named Vilma. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Vilma who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Vilma who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Vilma Bánky was an actress best known for The Dark Angel, The Night Watch, and The Love of Sunya.

Vilma Santos is an actress and television host best known for her roles in Ang Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha, Bata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa?, and Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin.

Fictional characters named Vilma

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Vilma is a fictional character from the animated television series Scooby-Doo. She is the intelligent and resourceful member of the Mystery Inc. team, known for her problem-solving skills and knowledge of mysteries.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Vilma, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

VeraVioletViolaVictorVincentVanessa

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Vilma. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

WilmaWillaVildaVinaViraVesperVita

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Vilma was first seen in the United States in 1901.

Vilma has ranked as high as #862 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Vilma has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Vilma is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Vilma was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Vilma.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 14 14
2024 21 21
2023 23 23
2022 21 21
2021 18 18
2020 20 20
2019 18 18
2018 15 15
2017 13 13
2016 22 22
2015 18 18
2014 16 16
2013 12 12
2012 17 17
2011 13 13
2010 14 14
2009 28 28
2008 29 29
2007 24 24
2006 33 33
2005 25 25
2004 20 20
2003 22 22
2002 27 27
2001 15 15
2000 31 31
1999 26 26
1998 26 26
1997 24 24
1996 33 33
1995 34 34
1994 36 36
1993 39 39
1992 39 39
1991 54 54
1990 48 48
1989 50 50
1988 42 42
1987 44 44
1986 36 36
1985 29 29
1984 24 24
1983 38 38
1982 27 27
1981 28 28
1980 27 27
1979 27 27
1978 23 23
1977 22 22
1976 25 25
1975 43 43
1974 36 36
1973 26 26
1972 43 43
1971 38 38
1970 38 38
1969 55 55
1968 45 45
1967 37 37
1966 57 57
1965 54 54
1964 81 81
1963 73 73
1962 92 92
1961 78 78
1960 94 94
1959 118 118
1958 60 60
1957 49 49
1956 38 38
1955 31 31
1954 29 29
1953 29 29
1952 34 34
1951 34 34
1950 33 33
1949 28 28
1948 23 23
1947 30 30
1946 26 26
1945 18 18
1944 20 20
1943 30 30
1942 25 25
1941 25 25
1940 26 26
1939 35 35
1938 37 37
1937 32 32
1936 52 52
1935 50 50
1934 63 63
1933 67 67
1932 84 84
1931 120 120
1930 147 147
1929 198 198
1928 177 177
1927 213 213
1926 117 117
1925 54 54
1924 33 33
1923 41 41
1922 37 37
1921 47 47
1920 35 35
1919 40 40
1918 46 46
1917 52 52
1916 45 45
1915 43 43
1914 39 39
1913 30 30
1912 32 32
1911 23 23
1910 10 10
1909 13 13
1908 9 9
1907 10 10
1906 10 10
1905 5 5
1904 7 7
1902 5 5
1901 5 5

Top States for Vilma (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
100%