Holding steady.
Popularity of Wilmetta since 1912
Babies named Wilmetta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 47 |
| 1920s | 62 |
| 1930s | 39 |
| 1940s | 14 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Wilmetta is a virtually forgotten name from the early 1900s. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1912 and achieved its peak in 1918, during the height of the -etta suffix trend. The name has remained stable in usage, never achieving widespread popularity. It never ranked in the top 1000 and is now exceedingly rare, with no recent data on frequency. It was most common in the 1910s and 1920s, with no particular state concentration evident.
Wilmetta is a rare feminine name likely formed by adding the -etta suffix to Wilma, a short form of Wilhelmina. The root is the German Wilhelm, from Old High German willo 'will' and helm 'helmet, protection'. The name appears to be an American invention of the early 20th century, fitting a pattern of elaborating short forms with feminine endings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Willie, Mettie, Willa
Variants: Wilmeta
Sibling names for Wilmetta
Names that share Wilmetta's style, for a brother or sister.
