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Current rank (2025)#4050
Babies named Wilhelm in 202526
Total recorded1,827
Peak year2014 (38 babies)
Highest rank ever#804
Years in records1880–2025 (132 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↓ 111 spots

Frequently asked about Wilhelm

What does the name Wilhelm mean?
Wilhelm means “Helmet, protection” from Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Wilhelm?
Wilhelm has Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Helmet, protection”.
How popular is Wilhelm?
Wilhelm ranked #4050 in 2025 — given to 26 babies that year.
When was Wilhelm most popular?
Wilhelm peaked in 2014 with 38 babies registered that year.
Is Wilhelm a boy or girl name?
Wilhelm is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Wilhelms in registered births are male.
Is the name Wilhelm rising or falling in popularity?
Wilhelm has fallen 111 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3939 in 2020 to #4050 in 2025.
How long has Wilhelm been recorded?
Wilhelm appears in birth records across 132 years — from 1880 through 2025.

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