Holding steady.
Popularity of Willmer since 1913
Babies named Willmer per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 69 |
| 1920s | 130 |
| 1930s | 67 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Willmer is a rare given name that saw its greatest use in the early 20th century. First recorded in U.S. data in 1913, it reached a peak in 1923, after which usage declined steadily. The name has remained consistently uncommon, with no recent spike in popularity. Its top states of use are not available, but it likely followed regional patterns common to similar names of the era. Willmer may be a variant of the more familiar Wilmer, sharing its possible etymological roots in Old English or Germanic words for 'will' and 'fame.' Despite its obscurity, Willmer carries a vintage appeal that could attract parents interested in reviving less common names from the past.
Willmer is likely a variant of Wilmer, which itself may derive from the Old English elements 'will' (desire) and 'mære' (famous), or from the Germanic 'will' and 'mar' (famous). Alternatively, it could be a respelling of Wilmar, a name of uncertain origin. Early 20th-century U.S. records show sporadic use, particularly in the 1910s and 1920s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Will
Sibling names for Willmer
Names that share Willmer's style, for a brother or sister.
