Wilmar: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#10,620

among boys · ↑1,650 vs 2024

Babies in 2025

named Wilmar

How common

1 in 244,011

boys born in 2025

Peak year

1916

23 babies

All-time total

613

#7,093 all-time among boys

First recorded

1912

in Social Security records

Wilmar popularity over time

613 babies have been named Wilmar since 1912, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1910s	6	107	113	11	–	#1,621
1920s	5	134	139	14	+23%	#1,743
1930s	5	80	85	9	-39%	#1,990
1940s	–	34	34	3	-60%	#2,959
1950s	–	7	7	1	-79%	#3,417
1960s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1980s	–	16	16	2	–	#6,293
1990s	–	47	47	5	+194%	#5,360
2000s	–	77	77	8	+64%	#7,222
2010s	–	49	49	5	-36%	#8,077
2020s (to 2025)	–	46	46	8	+56%	#7,737

The story of Wilmar

Wilmar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,620 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1912, 613 American babies have been named Wilmar. Its peak came in 1916, when 23 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1910s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Wilmar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Wilmar?

The median living Wilmar is about 21 years old; half are between 12 and 34. An estimated 300 people named Wilmar are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Wilmar year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–	7	#10,620
2024	–	–	6	#12,270
2023	–	–	8	#9,703
2022	–	–	11	#7,737
2021	–	–	9	#8,791
2020	–	–	5	#13,949
2019	–	–	6	#12,062
2018	–	–	–	–
2017	–	–	–	–
2016	–	–	6	#12,106
2015	–	–	7	#10,583
2014	–	–	–	–
2013	–	–	10	#8,077
2012	–	–	6	#12,204
2011	–	–	7	#10,727
2010	–	–	7	#10,706
2009	–	–	9	#8,956
2008	–	–	9	#8,988
2007	–	–	7	#10,870
2006	–	–	7	#10,614
2005	–	–	8	#9,071
2004	–	–	10	#7,511
2003	–	–	10	#7,222
2002	–	–	7	#9,356
2001	–	–	5	#12,246
2000	–	–	5	#12,067
1995	–	–	8	#6,969
1990	–	–	10	#5,360
1985	–	–	–	–
1980	–	–	–	–
1975	–	–	–	–
1970	–	–	–	–
1965	–	–	–	–
1960	–	–	–	–
1955	–	–	–	–
1950	–	–	–	–
1945	–	–	5	#3,772
1940	–	–	–	–
1935	–	–	8	#2,944
1930	5	#5,238	8	#3,284
1925	5	#5,753	13	#2,430
1920	–	–	21	#1,743
1915	–	–	12	#2,304
1910	–	–	–	–
1905	–	–	–	–
1900	–	–	–	–
1895	–	–	–	–
1890	–	–	–	–
1885	–	–	–	–
1880	–	–	–	–

Famous people named Wilmar

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Wilmar Roldán Colombian football referee (born 1980) Contemporary
2 Wilmar Cabrera Uruguayan footballer (born 1959) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Wilmar, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Wilmar?

The median living Wilmar is about 21 years old. Half of all living Wilmars are between 12 and 34 years old.

How many people named Wilmar are alive today?

An estimated 300 people named Wilmar are alive in the United States, based on 613 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Wilmar in 2025?

Wilmar ranked #10,620 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Wilmar?

613 babies have been named Wilmar in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Wilmar most popular?

Wilmar peaked in 1916, when 23 newborns received the name.

Is Wilmar a boy or girl name?

Wilmar is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 97% of babies with the name.

Is the name Wilmar rising or falling?

Wilmar is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Wilmar?

Well-known people named Wilmar include Wilmar Roldán (referee), Wilmar Cabrera (soccer player).

Names like Wilmar

Names that sound and feel close to Wilmar: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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