boy's name
Wilhem
- Origin French
- Gender Boy
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 886
Wilhem is a boy's name. In 2007 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Wilhem is a name of French origin.
- Peaked in France in 2006, when 40 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1902.
Wilhem over time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2025, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 20 |
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 15 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 40 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 60 |
| 1980s | 100 |
| 1990s | 165 |
| 2000s | 245 |
| 2010s | 105 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 40 |
How popular is Wilhem?
In 2025, Wilhem was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Wilhem is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Wilhem
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Wilhem also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wilhem over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Wilhem
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Wilhem — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Wilhem
How popular is the name Wilhem?
In 2025, Wilhem was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Wilhem a girl's or a boy's name?
Wilhem is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
When was Wilhem most popular?
Wilhem peaked in 2006, when 40 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Wilhem a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Wilhem currently ranks #5,702 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.