NAME PROFILE
Wilma
Wilma is a Germanic name meaning 'resolute protection.' It conveys a sense of strength and reliability, evoking a personality that is both nurturing and fiercely loyal. People with this name are often seen as dependable leaders, standing strong for their loved ones.
Key Stats
| Total births | 140,855 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1925 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
OH — 25%IN — 20%PA — 19%CA — 18%NY — 18%
Notable People
Wilma Rudolph (Olympic sprinter, 3-time gold medalist) · Wilma Flintstone (Fictional character from *The Flintstones*) · Wilma Mankiller (First female chief of the Cherokee Nation) · Wilma Lee Cooper (Country singer and songwriter) · Wilma Scott Heide (Poet and feminist activist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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