Wilhelmina
Wilhelmina: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌwɪl.əˈmiːn.ə/ · /ˌwɪl.(h)ɛlˈmiːn.ə/
Meaning and origin of Wilhelmina
- A female given name from German, masculine equivalent Wilhelm.
Etymology
Borrowed from German Wilhelmina, equivalent to Wilhelm + -ina.
How popular is Wilhelmina?
Since 1880, 13,094 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Wilhelmina (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #215 in 1884. Its highest rank for boys was #4137 in 1935. In 2025, 141 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Wilhelmina
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Sibling name ideas for Wilhelmina
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Wilhelmina FAQ
What does the name Wilhelmina mean?
A female given name from German, masculine equivalent Wilhelm. Borrowed from German Wilhelmina, equivalent to Wilhelm + -ina.
What is the origin of the name Wilhelmina?
Wilhelmina is listed as a name of German origin.
How popular is the name Wilhelmina?
Since 1880, 13,094 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Wilhelmina (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #215 in 1884. Its highest rank for boys was #4137 in 1935. In 2025, 141 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Wilhelmina a boy or girl name?
Wilhelmina is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 13,094 girls and 5 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.