NAME PROFILE
Wilhelm
A name of Chinese and Vietnamese origin meaning 'spring' or 'soldier'; it characterizes a person of great strength and refreshing vitality who leads with a balanced spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,828 |
| Gender | Male (2% / 98%) |
| Peak year | 1916 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1914 |
| Most recent | 1982 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 40%CA — 30%PA — 10%MN — 10%IA — 10%
Notable People
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