Wilhelmina
How to say it: wil-hul-MEE-nuh · /ˌwɪlhəlˈminə/
Feminine German form of Wilhelm, from Old High German will + helm meaning resolute protector - vintage royal name.
Wilhelmina was the 1,216th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 141 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are up about 5% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,175 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,216 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 141 |
| Share of births | 1 in 23,513 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | +5% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,175 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long past its 1880s height, Wilhelmina stayed in steady use. It sits far below that early peak, yet the next few years should bring a gentle lift.
What goes with it
Four rolling parts ending soft create a grand royal air with strength underneath. Matilda pairs naturally alongside it, and Willa works as a short form.
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Nicknames
- Willa
- Mina
- Wilma
- Billie
Honouring a Wilhelmina in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Wilhelmina is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German, Polish.
Famous people named Wilhelmina
- Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (1880–1962)Queen of the Netherlands from 1890 to 1948
- Wilhelmina von Bremen (1909–1976)Athletics competitor
- Wilhelmina Drucker (1847–1925)Dutch activist, editor
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