girl's name
Willma
WIL-muh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 673
Willma is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1965 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1918, when 27 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1898.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Willma Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 20 |
| 1910s | 140 |
| 1920s | 151 |
| 1930s | 165 |
| 1940s | 105 |
| 1950s | 69 |
| 1960s | 18 |
How Popular Is Willma?
In 1965, Willma was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Willma
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Willma Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Willma over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Willma
- English WIL-muh
Sibling Names for Willma
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Willma — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Willma
How popular is the name Willma?
In 1965, Willma was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Willma a girl's or a boy's name?
Willma is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Willma?
Willma has 2 syllables.
When was Willma most popular?
Willma peaked in 1918, when 27 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.