Wilhelmina means resolute protector — the Germanic feminine of Wilhelm, from wil (will/desire) and helm (helmet/protection). Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands ruled for 50 years and led Dutch resistance during WWII from exile. Wilhelmina Models is one of the world's most prestigious agencies. Five syllables of 50-year-queen, Dutch-resistance-from-exile, and the most prestigious modelling heritage.
Wilhelmina means resolute protector. Queen Wilhelmina ruled the Netherlands 50 years and led Dutch WWII resistance from exile. Wilhelmina Models is one of the most prestigious agencies.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Germanic; Queen Wilhelmina (1880–1962).
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Today
Wilhelmina remains a beloved choice, ranking #1686 in the US. 12,957 babies have been named Wilhelmina since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Wilhelmina?
1916peak year
The name Wilhelmina reached its peak in 1916, with 320 registrations (ranked #345). It first surfaced in U.S. records in 1880, roughly 36 years before its peak. Since the peak, the name has eased to well outside the top 1,000 (around #1686) today, averaging about 125 new babies per year. Wilhelmina's usage has held roughly steady recently. Across all years on record, approximately 12,957 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Wilhelmina's Life Path 9 is the humanitarian's number — resistance humanitarianism. People named Wilhelmina tend to be regal, resolute, and gifted at leading resistance from exile for 50 years.
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