Declining since 2022, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Wilmar since 1912
Babies named Wilmar per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Wilmar's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 107 |
| 1920s | 134 |
| 1930s | 80 |
| 1940s | 34 |
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 47 |
| 2000s | 77 |
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Wilmar is a rare American given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1912. It reached its peak popularity early on, ranking 9,714th in 2025, with only about 1 in 244,011 newborn boys receiving the name. The name has been in steady decline since 2022, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. Wilmar likely originated as a modern combination of popular name elements, such as the familiar 'Wil-' from William and '-mar' from names like Omar or Elmer. Its use has remained sporadic, never gaining widespread traction. Today, it stands as a distinctive and infrequent option for parents seeking a name that feels both familiar and unique.
Wilmar appears to be a modern coinage, blending elements from established names. The first part, Wil-, is commonly taken from Germanic names like William (meaning 'will helmet') or Wilfred. The second part, -mar, may derive from names such as Omar (Arabic origin) or Elmer (English). Alternatively, it could be a variant spelling of Wilmer, an English surname from the Old English name Wilmær. The name has been in use in the United States since the early 20th century, likely as a creative combination rather than a traditional name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Wil, Will, Mar
Variants: Wilmer
Sibling names for Wilmar
Names that share Wilmar's style, for a brother or sister.
