Will my child share the name Wilhelmina with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 18 UK babies named Wilhelmina per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Wilhelmina in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Wilhelmina becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Wilhelmina is at its highest recorded position — #1,639 in 2025, with 18 births. In 2020 it ranked #2,300.

Is Wilhelmina a good choice for a distinctive name?

Wilhelmina is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Wilhelmina a popular baby name in the United States?

Wilhelmina does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Wilhelmina

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Wilhelmina is a distinctive choice, ranked #1639 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Wilhelmina in their class.

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About the Name Wilhelmina

Wilhelmina has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 275 places in five years. It was most popular in 2008 at #2292 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Wilhelmina is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Wilhelmina in their class.