Holding steady.
Popularity of Wilmoth since 1909
Babies named Wilmoth per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1927, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Wilmoth's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 9 | 0 |
| 1910s | 66 | 10 |
| 1920s | 70 | 20 |
| 1930s | 27 | 0 |
| 1940s | 6 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Wilmoth is a rare and distinctive name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1909, the same year it reached its peak usage. With no rank among the top 1000 names and an estimated 1-in-N occurrence that is too low to calculate, it remains an uncommon choice. The name's trajectory has been stable, with only a handful of recorded instances since its introduction. Its origins are obscure, likely derived from the medieval English name Wilmot, a diminutive of William. Wilmoth has never been strongly associated with any particular state, and its usage has been scattered. For parents seeking a truly unique name with historical roots, Wilmoth offers a vintage feel without any modern revival.
Wilmoth is a rare name that appears as a variant of Wilmot, itself a medieval English diminutive of William. The name William derives from the Germanic elements 'will' (desire) and 'helm' (helmet). Wilmoth may also be a feminine form. Records from the early 20th century show sporadic use in the United States, likely as a family surname transferred to a given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Willa, Willie
Variants: Wilmot, Wilmott
Sibling names for Wilmoth
Names that share Wilmoth's style, for a brother or sister.
