Wilhelmina

Meaning: Will and protection
Origin: German (from Germanic)

Nicknames: Willie, Minnie

Girl's name · #1517 in the US (2025) · Comeback

Popularity over time

Wilhelmina was #215 in 1884, slipped to #10092 by 1998, and has climbed back to #1517 today. Roughly 13,000 girls have been named Wilhelmina since 1880. In all that time it has never once missed a year of the national records.

Across the states

See where Wilhelmina is more common.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 12 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

See how Wilhelmina ranks in other countries and regions.

#523 in Netherlands (2025) · #885 in Sweden (2025) · #1,712 in England & Wales (2025) · #2,095 in Canada (2024).

Famous Wilhelminas

Wilhelmina of the Netherlands — Queen of the Netherlands from 1890 to 1948 (1880–1962)
Wilhelmina of Prussia, Princess of Orange — Consort of Prince William V of Orange (1751–1820)
Wilhelmina von Bremen — Athletics competitor (1909–1976)
Wilhelmina Drucker — Dutch activist, editor (1847–1925)
Wilhelmina Cooper — Model, modeling agent

In stories & tradition

Wilhelmina (Mina Harker) — Dracula (book)
Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank — Harry Potter (novel series)
Wilhelmina Slater — Ugly Betty (TV series)

What Wilhelminas become

Among 127 notable people named Wilhelmina:

No single standout — notable Wilhelminas spread across many fields.

Spellings & nicknames

About 150 boys a year are given Willie as their full name and 57 girls Minnie.

Similar names: Tillie · Evalina · Lula · Etta · Golda · Lenna

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