NAME PROFILE
Wilmer
Wilmer is a Germanic name meaning 'resolute protector' or 'willful.' The name conveys a sense of strength and determination, reflecting a personality that is both nurturing and assertive, often seen as a guardian figure who is dependable and protective.
Key Stats
| Total births | 16,722 |
| Gender | Male (64% / 36%) |
| Peak year | 1920 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
PA — 25%TX — 25%VA — 18%FL — 17%CA — 15%
Notable People
Wilmer Valderrama (Actor, *That '70s Show*) · Wilmer McLean (Owner of the house where the Civil War ended) · Wilmer Flores (Baseball player, MLB) · Wilmer Cutler (Former U.S. Senator) · Wilmer Ibarra (Colombian musician)
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