Wilmer
Pronunciation: [ w-IHLM-er ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Wilmer first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 33 babies have been named Wilmer in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wilmer is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,695 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,695
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Germanic origin
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About the Name Wilmer
Wilmer is a girl name .
Is Wilmer a boy or girl name? Wilmer is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,695 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,848. Wilmer is more commonly used as a boy name.
Wilmer is currently ranked #38,695 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Wilmer include Wil, Wilm, Wilmy, Wilmie, Wiy, Wiie, and Wilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Wilmer include Wilma . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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