Wilhelmine
Meaning
German feminine form of Wilhelm ("will helmet")
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Wilhelmine has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.
When you meet Wilhelmine
People given the name Wilhelmine in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1930 to 2025. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Wilhelmine deep dive
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