NAME PROFILE
Wilhelmina
Wilhelmina is a feminine form of the name Wilhelm, which means 'will' or 'desire' and 'helmet' or 'protection'. It conveys a sense of strength and determination, embodying the spirit of a fierce protector who stands up for what she believes in.
Key Stats
| Total births | 13,099 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1916 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 28%PA — 21%SC — 18%NC — 18%GA — 15%
Notable People
Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (Queen regnant, first female monarch since the 16th century) · Wilhelmina Wright (U.S. District Judge) · Wilhelmina Models (famous modeling agency) · Wilhelmina (Wilma) M. D. D. de Bie (Dutch artist) · Wilhelmina Schumann (German botanist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
WillaWillieMina
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