Wilmot
Pronunciation: [ w-IHLM-uht ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Wilmot first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 43 babies have been named Wilmot in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wilmot is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,348 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,348
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Wilmot
Wilmot is a boy name .
Is Wilmot a boy or girl name? Wilmot is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,348 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #68,632. Wilmot is more commonly used as a boy name.
Wilmot is currently ranked #42,348 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Wilmot 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 Wilmot include Wilmer . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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