Wilhelmina

Wilhelmina - A very unique female name

Wilhelmina appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #342. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Wilhelmina and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Wilhelmina? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Wilhelmina. The baby girl name Wilhelmina was given to 77 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1642 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 16,928 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Wilhelmina peaked in popularity 115 years ago in 1911 on position 335.

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Wilhelmina is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Wilhelmina is currently topping the baby name charts in Wisconsin at position #608 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #3,764.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Wilhelmina is where you live.

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Wilhelmina origin and meaning

German feminine form of Wilhelm

The feminine form of Wilhelm (William) — Germanic wil, 'will, desire,' plus helm, 'helmet, protection'

Wilhelmina is the grand German feminine of William, carried by queens of the Netherlands. It peaked in the US in 1916, vanished from fashion for decades, and has been climbing slowly since 2020 as part of the old-lady-name revival.

Attested etymology

Wilhelmina is a 10 letter name with 4 syllables.

To see famous people named Wilhelmina, pop culture references for the name Wilhelmina and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Wilhelmina

We've found the following names that sound similar to Wilhelmina, sorted by popularity.

Wilma / William / Willene / Wilhelmenia / Wylene / Wilhelmena / Williemae / Willena / Wilhemina / Willine /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Wilhelmina

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Wilhelmina a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Wilhelmina?

4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

wil-hel-MEE-nah · /ˌwɪlhɛlˈminə/

Around the world

• Wilhelmine (German) — The German feminine form, ending -ine
• Wilhelmina (Dutch) — Used as-is — the name of Dutch queens
• Wilhelmina (Polish) — Used as-is

Spellings and nicknames

• Wilhelmine — The German form
• Willamina — A respelling
• Guillermina — The Spanish form

Nicknames: WillaMinaBillieMinnie

Famous bearers

• Wilhelmina of the Netherlands — Queen of the Netherlands for 58 years, including through both World Wars (1880–1962) Historical

Style

RoyalClassicInternationalVintage revival

Why parents choose it

A queenly, four-syllable statement with excellent nicknames — Willa and Mina make it wearable every day.

Worth knowing

• Its length guarantees a nickname, whether you choose one or not.