NAME PROFILE

Dutch

Derived from the Old High German elements meaning 'will' or 'desire' and 'helmet' or 'protection,' it formally translates to 'determined protector.' This name suggests a person of immense fortitude and a nurturing spirit who provides a safe harbor for those they love while pursuing their goals with grace.

Key Stats

Total births1,446
GenderMale (14% / 86%)
Peak year2012
Peak generationGen Z
First recorded1972
Most recent2025
Syllables1
OriginGerman, English, Dutch
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 55%TX — 23%UT — 16%ID — 3%AZ — 3%

Notable People

Wilhelmenia Wiggins Fernandez (American operatic soprano known for the film Diva) · Wilhelmenia Adams (Pioneering educator and civil rights activist) · Wilhelmenia J. Rolfe (Distinguished entrepreneur and community leader) · Wilhelmenia Beck (Acclaimed gospel vocalist and recording artist) · Wilhelmenia Riullano (Notable fashion model and contemporary artist)

Nicknames & Diminutives

MinnieWillieMenaHelmaBillie

Similar Names

Name Scout App Icon
PREMIERE MOBILE COMPANION

Get the full Name Scout experience on iOS & Android

Swipe through names with your partner, run AI-powered phonetic analysis, generate tournament brackets, and sync favorites across devices. Backed by 33,000+ names from SSA records (1910–2025).

✦ Partner Swipe Match ✦ AI Name Analysis ✦ Bracket Tournaments ✦ Offline SSA Database