Wilmer Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationWIL-mer / /ˈwɪlmər/German; English
Meaning
German: resolute; English: will
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Wilmer has Germanic roots, derived from the elements 'wil' meaning 'will' and 'meri' meaning 'famous'. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the 19th century. Wilmer has been used as both a first name and a surname. The name reflects a blend of strength and renown.
Trend Summary
Wilmer has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the early to mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Wil
- Willy
International Variants
- Wilmar (Spanish)
- Wilhelm (German)
Famous people named Wilmer
Wilmer Valderrama is an American actor known for his role in the television series 'That '70s Show'.
Wilmer McLean was a Confederate Army officer whose home was the site of the surrender of General Lee to General Grant.
Wilmer Flores is a Venezuelan professional baseball player who has played in Major League Baseball.
Wilmer Cutler is an American lawyer and former U.S. ambassador known for his work in international law.
Fictional characters named Wilmer
Wilmer is a character in the film 'The Big Sleep', known for his role as a henchman.
Wilmer is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild', serving as a minor NPC.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Wilmer was first seen in the United States in 1880. Wilmer has ranked as high as #517 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Texas, Louisiana, Virginia, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Wilmer has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Wilmer (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 9 | |
TX | 9 | |
NY | 8 | |
FL | 7 | |
NC | 5 | |
PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 19 |
1881 | 11 |
1882 | 20 |
1883 | 15 |
1884 | 18 |
1885 | 16 |
1886 | 19 |
1887 | 15 |
1888 | 16 |
1889 | 14 |
1890 | 15 |
1891 | 19 |
1892 | 28 |
1893 | 28 |
1894 | 23 |
1895 | 27 |
1896 | 22 |
1897 | 15 |
1898 | 26 |
1899 | 15 |
1900 | 43 |
1901 | 22 |
1902 | 25 |
1903 | 36 |
1904 | 37 |
1905 | 37 |
1906 | 37 |
1907 | 40 |
1908 | 43 |
1909 | 45 |
1910 | 56 |
1911 | 78 |
1912 | 134 |
1913 | 197 |
1914 | 255 |
1915 | 352 |
1916 | 343 |
1917 | 342 |
1918 | 344 |
1919 | 333 |
1920 | 443 |
1921 | 425 |
1922 | 368 |
1923 | 351 |
1924 | 365 |
1925 | 356 |
1926 | 312 |
1927 | 337 |
1928 | 298 |
1929 | 270 |
1930 | 265 |
1931 | 264 |
1932 | 248 |
1933 | 207 |
1934 | 197 |
1935 | 194 |
1936 | 184 |
1937 | 181 |
1938 | 177 |
1939 | 156 |
1940 | 158 |
1941 | 169 |
1942 | 146 |
1943 | 189 |
1944 | 147 |
1945 | 115 |
1946 | 125 |
1947 | 148 |
1948 | 137 |
1949 | 119 |
1950 | 93 |
1951 | 108 |
1952 | 112 |
1953 | 95 |
1954 | 83 |
1955 | 105 |
1956 | 79 |
1957 | 87 |
1958 | 71 |
1959 | 79 |
1960 | 71 |
1961 | 79 |
1962 | 62 |
1963 | 63 |
1964 | 68 |
1965 | 47 |
1966 | 54 |
1967 | 52 |
1968 | 53 |
1969 | 52 |
1970 | 48 |
1971 | 46 |
1972 | 35 |
1973 | 40 |
1974 | 32 |
1975 | 36 |
1976 | 34 |
1977 | 29 |
1978 | 29 |
1979 | 36 |
1980 | 31 |
1981 | 30 |
1982 | 34 |
1983 | 29 |
1984 | 34 |
1985 | 46 |
1986 | 42 |
1987 | 60 |
1988 | 50 |
1989 | 51 |
1990 | 50 |
1991 | 50 |
1992 | 74 |
1993 | 65 |
1994 | 55 |
1995 | 62 |
1996 | 62 |
1997 | 72 |
1998 | 66 |
1999 | 79 |
2000 | 95 |
2001 | 113 |
2002 | 101 |
2003 | 100 |
2004 | 116 |
2005 | 137 |
2006 | 149 |
2007 | 175 |
2008 | 120 |
2009 | 135 |
2010 | 124 |
2011 | 108 |
2012 | 94 |
2013 | 88 |
2014 | 99 |
2015 | 103 |
2016 | 108 |
2017 | 82 |
2018 | 96 |
2019 | 95 |
2020 | 76 |
2021 | 106 |
2022 | 109 |
2023 | 115 |
2024 | 88 |