Wilhelmena Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Wilhelmena is a Germanic name that means 'resolute protector'. It evolved from the masculine form Wilhelm and has variants like Wilhelmine and Willa. The name is associated with strength and nobility and gained popularity in the 19th century through royal associations. It does not have biblical relevance.
The name Wilhelmena is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Wilhelmena has been stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Wilhelmena' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2014th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2138th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4299th out of 12526 names. Discover how the name 'Wilhelmena' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Wilhelmena"
Pronunciation
/ˌwɪl.həˈmiː.nə/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Wilhelmena is derived from the Germanic elements 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'desire' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet' or 'protection'. It is a feminine form of the name Wilhelm.
Meaning
resolute protector
Language Evolution
Wilhelmina, Wilhelmine, Wilhelmena
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in German-speaking countries, due to the influence of European royalty and nobility bearing the name.
Variants & Derivatives
Wilhelmine, Wilhelma, Willa
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Wilhelmena is less common today but is associated with strength and nobility, often viewed as elegant and traditional.
Famous People
Wilhelmina Cooper - Dutch model and actress, Wilhelmina of the Netherlands - Queen of the Netherlands
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Wilhelmena"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Wilhelmena"
"Wilhelmena" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2014th of 9107 | 317 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2138th of 9204 | 288 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4299th of 12526 | 158 |
Regional Popularity of "Wilhelmena" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Wilhelmena" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
44.08% 1043rd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
43.09% 1014th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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64.77% 1848th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Wilhelmena"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Wilhelmena" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.