Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Wilman since 1915
Babies named Wilman per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 16 |
| 1920s | 47 |
| 1930s | 22 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 31 |
Meaning & origin
Wilman is an English name that has never achieved widespread popularity, remaining a rare choice for boys. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1915, which also happens to be its peak year of usage. Since then, it has maintained a stable but very low frequency of use. By 2025, the name ranks 9,714th in popularity, with only 1 in 244,011 newborns receiving it. Wilman has not been associated with any particular states or trends, and it lacks a revival in recent decades. Its rarity makes it a distinctive option for parents seeking an uncommon name with a straightforward meaning as a derivative of William.
Wilman originated as an English surname, derived from the given name Will (a diminutive of William) combined with the suffix -man, indicating 'servant' or 'son.' Alternatively, it may be a variant of Wilmot, which itself comes from Wilmot, a medieval diminutive of William. The name appears in English records from the 14th century as a personal name, though it has always been rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Will, Wil
Sibling names for Wilman
Names that share Wilman's style, for a brother or sister.
