Wilmer
Boy name · #1730 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Wilmer? In official American birth records, Wilmer has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 94 baby boys were named Wilmer, placing it at #1730 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1567, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 19,149 boys born in 2025 was named Wilmer.
Babies named Wilmer per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Wilmer first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 19 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1920, when 443 boys were named Wilmer — good for #259 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Wilmer against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Wilmer in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Wilmer is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Wilmer will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Wilmer is most common
State-level data for Wilmer is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Wilmer
Statistically, parents drawn to Wilmer tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Omer, Elmer, Wilber, Warner, and Meyer.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Wilmer | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94 | #1728 |
| 2024 | 88 | #1833 |
| 2023 | 115 | #1530 |
| 2022 | 109 | #1607 |
| 2021 | 106 | #1606 |
| 2020 | 76 | #1922 |
| 2019 | 95 | #1678 |
| 2018 | 96 | #1663 |
| 2017 | 82 | #1820 |
| 2016 | 108 | #1539 |
| 2015 | 103 | #1567 |
| 2014 | 99 | #1588 |
| 2013 | 88 | #1685 |
| 2012 | 94 | #1637 |
| 2011 | 108 | #1495 |
| 2010 | 124 | #1368 |
| 2009 | 135 | #1298 |
| 2008 | 120 | #1408 |
| 2007 | 175 | #1066 |
| 2006 | 149 | #1141 |
| 2005 | 137 | #1162 |
| 2004 | 116 | #1287 |
| 2003 | 100 | #1356 |
| 2002 | 101 | #1315 |
| 2001 | 113 | #1200 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Wilmer?
In official American birth records, the name Wilmer first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 19 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Wilmer a popular boy name?
Wilmer ranked #1730 among boys in 2025 with 94 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1567.
When was the name Wilmer most popular?
Wilmer peaked in 1920, when 443 American boys received the name (ranked #259 that year). Since 1920 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Wilmer?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 19,149 newborn American boys was named Wilmer. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.