Is Wilmer a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Wilmer is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Wilmer?

It’s currently ranked #836 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Wilmer Unisex

Popularity: #836 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

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.

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

Walter Winston Wesley William Wyatt Wendell

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 Texas, California, New York, Florida, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Wilmer has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

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Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Wilmer (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	9	21%
CA	9	21%
NY	8	19%
FL	7	16%
NC	5	12%
PA	5	12%

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