Wilmer Boy

Popularity: #844 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: WIL-mer //ˈwɪlmər//

Origin: German; English

Meaning: German: resolute; English: will

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Wilmer has its roots in Old High German, derived from the elements "wil" meaning "will" or "desire" and "meri" meaning "famous" or "renowned." This etymological foundation suggests a meaning akin to "resolute protector" or "famous will." The name made its way into English through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it was adapted from the Germanic forms into the Old French variant, which subsequently entered Middle English. The transition reflects a broader pattern of linguistic exchange during this period, as many Germanic names were assimilated into the English lexicon through various cultural interactions and the establishment of Norman rule in England.

Historically, the name Wilmer is not prominently featured in major historical texts or figures, but it shares a lineage with other names of Germanic origin that became more common in medieval Europe. The name's presence can be traced through various records in the Middle Ages, where it was occasionally used among the nobility and common folk alike.

While it does not have a specific biblical or saintly association, its components reflect the values of strength and renown that were highly regarded in Germanic culture. Culturally, names like Wilmer resonate with themes of valor and legacy, which have contributed to their endurance over centuries.

The name may also be linked to various diminutive forms, such as Wil or Willy, which have been used affectionately or informally in different cultures. Overall, Wilmer encapsulates a blend of historical significance and cultural resonance, embodying the qualities of determination and fame that were celebrated in its original linguistic context.

Famous people named Wilmer

In this section, you will find notable people named Wilmer. 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 Wilmer who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Wilmer Valderrama is an actor and producer best known for That '70s Show, NCIS, and The Ranch.

Wilmer McLean is known for being the owner of the house where the Civil War ended with the surrender of General Lee.

Fictional characters named Wilmer

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Wilmer Valderrama is a fictional character from the TV series That '70s Show. He is a charismatic and often humorous member of the group of friends in the show, known for his catchphrases and relationships with other characters.

Sibling suggestions

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

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Wilmer. 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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Wilmer was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Wilmer has ranked as high as #552 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)

The name Wilmer 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 Wilmer 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 Wilmer.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 94 94 0
2024 88 88 0
2023 115 115 0
2022 109 109 0
2021 106 106 0
2020 76 76 0
2019 95 95 0
2018 96 96 0
2017 82 82 0
2016 108 108 0
2015 103 103 0
2014 99 99 0
2013 88 88 0
2012 94 94 0
2011 108 108 0
2010 124 124 0
2009 135 135 0
2008 120 120 0
2007 175 175 0
2006 149 149 0
2005 137 137 0
2004 116 116 0
2003 100 100 0
2002 101 101 0
2001 113 113 0
2000 95 95 0
1999 79 79 0
1998 66 66 0
1997 73 73 0
1996 62 62 0
1995 62 62 0
1994 55 55 0
1993 65 65 0
1992 74 74 0
1991 50 50 0
1990 50 50 0
1989 51 51 0
1988 50 50 0
1987 60 60 0
1986 42 42 0
1985 46 46 0
1984 34 34 0
1983 29 29 0
1982 34 34 0
1981 30 30 0
1980 31 31 0
1979 36 36 0
1978 29 29 0
1977 29 29 0
1976 34 34 0
1975 36 36 0
1974 32 32 0
1973 40 40 0
1972 35 35 0
1971 46 46 0
1970 48 48 0
1969 52 52 0
1968 53 53 0
1967 52 52 0
1966 54 54 0
1965 47 47 0
1964 68 68 0
1963 63 63 0
1962 62 62 0
1961 79 79 0
1960 71 71 0
1959 85 79 6
1958 71 71 0
1957 92 87 5
1956 84 79 5
1955 105 105 0
1954 83 83 0
1953 95 95 0
1952 112 112 0
1951 115 108 7
1950 103 93 10
1949 128 120 8
1948 147 137 10
1947 156 148 8
1946 135 125 10
1945 123 115 8
1944 158 147 11
1943 201 189 12
1942 158 146 12
1941 181 169 12
1940 169 158 11
1939 168 156 12
1938 193 177 16
1937 197 181 16
1936 194 184 10
1935 211 194 17
1934 211 197 14
1933 221 207 14
1932 266 248 18
1931 280 264 16
1930 283 265 18
1929 290 270 20
1928 317 298 19
1927 361 337 24
1926 339 312 27
1925 380 356 24
1924 394 365 29
1923 377 351 26
1922 392 368 24
1921 448 425 23
1920 473 443 30
1919 367 333 34
1918 363 344 19
1917 357 342 15
1916 366 343 23
1915 376 352 24
1914 272 255 17
1913 210 197 13
1912 145 134 11
1911 88 78 10
1910 68 56 12
1909 52 45 7
1908 43 43 0
1907 40 40 0
1906 42 37 5
1905 43 37 6
1904 43 37 6
1903 36 36 0
1902 25 25 0
1901 22 22 0
1900 52 43 9
1899 15 15 0
1898 26 26 0
1897 15 15 0
1896 22 22 0
1895 27 27 0
1894 23 23 0
1893 28 28 0
1892 28 28 0
1891 19 19 0
1890 15 15 0
1889 14 14 0
1888 16 16 0
1887 15 15 0
1886 19 19 0
1885 16 16 0
1884 18 18 0
1883 15 15 0
1882 20 20 0
1881 11 11 0
1880 19 19 0

Top States for Wilmer (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 9
21%
CA 9
21%
NY 8
19%
FL 7
16%
PA 5
12%
NC 5
12%