Unisex · #3,954 in 2026

Wilmoth

Current Rank
#3,954
Peak Rank
#2,552 (1927)
Total Babies
178
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,552 (178 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,151 (30 total)
👧As Girl Name
1909
First Year
1941
Last Year
1927
Peak Year
#2552
Peak Rank
178
Total Count
21
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1916
First Year
1927
Last Year
1927
Peak Year
#3151
Peak Rank
30
Total Count
5
Years Active

The Story of Wilmoth

As a girl name

Wilmoth first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1909, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1927, when 13 Wilmoths were born — ranking #2,552 that year. As of 2026, Wilmoth ranks #3,954 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 178 Wilmoths have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Wilmoth first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1927, when 8 Wilmoths were born — ranking #3,151 that year. As of 2026, Wilmoth ranks #3,151 for boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 30 Wilmoths have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Wilmoth

Phonetically similar names — useful when Wilmoth is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilmoth

What does the name Wilmoth mean?
Wilmoth is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1909. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Wilmoth in 2026?
In 2026, Wilmoth ranks #3,954 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Wilmoth most popular?
Wilmoth reached its peak popularity in 1927, ranking #2,552 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Wilmoth a unisex name?
Yes — Wilmoth is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 86% of Wilmoths assigned female and 14% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Wilmoth?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wilmoth include Hennie, Clevie, Hilja. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Wilmoth

Wilmoth is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1909 and has accumulated 178 births in the dataset. Wilmoth's peak popularity came in 1927 when it ranked #2,552. Use the chart and map above to compare Wilmoth's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.