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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Willemina — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Willem|Willett
GermanicGirl↓ Fading

Willemina

wil-uh-MEE-nuh · 4 syllables

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#17494
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#17494
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 1
Peak rank
#11100 in 2023
5yr change
-6394 ranks
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20222024

Rank #17494 · Falling since 2022

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Germanic girl names
Willemina

Popularity score: 1  ·  SSA Rank: #17494

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-6394 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
37 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Germanic RootDutch HeritageClassicRegalFeminine Form4-syllableTraditionalRoyalGirlVintageStrong
Character
strong determinationindependent spiritprotective naturequiet confidencesteadfast loyalty
STRONG
High confidence

Willemina is a Germanic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #17494 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -6394 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#17494 · very rare
Willemina at a Glance
Meaning:Feminine form of Willem, derived from Germanic elements 'wil' (will/desire) and 'helm' (helmet/protection). Means 'resolute protector' or 'strong-willed defender'.
Language root:Germanic · Dutch · Medieval Latin
Peak rank:#11100 in 2023
5yr change:-6394 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
WilliaminaWilmaHelminaWilhelmineWillemijn
Similar Style
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Works Well With
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Willemina · Overview
Summary

Willemina is a Germanic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #17494 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Classic · Regal character
Willemina carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 6394 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
willemina.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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