Holding steady.
Popularity of Wilhelmenia since 1905
Babies named Wilhelmenia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 109 |
| 1920s | 229 |
| 1930s | 235 |
| 1940s | 300 |
| 1950s | 177 |
| 1960s | 64 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Wilhelmenia is a rare feminine name that saw its highest recorded use in 1940, though it never entered the U.S. top 1000. The name is a Latinate elaboration of Wilhelmina, itself the feminine form of Wilhelm. Despite its rarity, its trajectory has been stable, with occasional births in recent decades. The name carries a distinctly vintage, elaborate European feel, and its use is concentrated among families drawn to traditional German naming patterns. Because it has never been common, Wilhelmenia offers a distinctive choice for those seeking an ornate and historically grounded feminine name.
Wilhelmenia is a Latinate elaboration of Wilhelm, the German form of William, which derives from the Old High German elements willo (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection). The name was popularized in German-speaking regions during the 19th century as an ornate feminine form. It is related to Wilhelmina but with a different suffix, and usage in the United States peaked in the 1940s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Wilma, Mina, Minnie, Willie, Willa
Variants: Wilhelmina, Guilhermina, Guglielma
Sibling names for Wilhelmenia
Names that share Wilhelmenia's style, for a brother or sister.
