Skip to main content
 
Namesake

A name chosen, not stumbled upon.

Explore
  • All Names
  • Celtic Names
  • Norse Names
  • Rising Names
  • Gender-Neutral Names
More lists
  • Name Collections
  • Hebrew & Biblical
  • Nature Names
  • Literary Names
  • Rare & Beautiful
  • Classic Names
Guides
  • How to Choose a Name
  • Baby Name Checklist
  • Partner Disagreement
  • Popularity Data
  • Pronunciation Test

Made with love for growing families.

PrivacyTermsContactOur storyHow it works

© 2026 Namesake · namesake.baby

Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Wilmar — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Wilman|Wilmarie
GermanicBoy↓ Fading

Wilmar

WIL-mar · 2 syllables

Share Wilmar:
Compare with another name
Boy
#12221
↓ Fading
#12221
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 5
Peak rank
#7733 in 2022
5yr change
-2529 ranks
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #12221 · Rising since 2020

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 boy names
Top 200 boy names
Germanic boy names
Wilmar

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #12221

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
-2529 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
26 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
GermanicClassicStrong2-syllableOld German RootVintageRareMale-leaningTraditional
Character
steadfast determinationnoble characterstrong willquiet confidenceloyal protector
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Wilmars

disciplinedresilienttacticalcompetitivedetermined
STRONG
High confidence

Wilmar is a Germanic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #12221 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -2529 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#12221 · very rare
Wilmar at a Glance
Meaning:From Germanic elements 'wil' (will, desire) and 'mar' (famous), meaning 'famous for his will' or 'renowned desire'
Language root:Old German · Germanic
Peak rank:#7733 in 2022
5yr change:-2529 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Wilmar Barrios
Professional Soccer Player
Wilmar Roldán
Football Referee
Similar Sound
WilfredWillemWilmotWalterWarner◈
Similar Style
TheodorHelmutEverett◈LeopoldCurt
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Wilmar
HugoClaraOttoMargotOskarLieselAugust◈
You Might Also Like
Theodor
Greek · #2109
↓ Fading
Everett◈
English · #85
→ Stable
Leopold
Germanic · #2082
↓ Fading
Curt
Germanic · #9137
↓ Fading
Henry
Germanic · #6
→ Stable
William
Germanic · #10
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Wilmar · Overview
Summary

Wilmar is a Germanic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #12221 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Wilmar carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 2529 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
wilmar.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
Explore

Add to watchlists or your list with + Save next to the name above.

Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
Namesake
Name WizardName CollectionsAll NamesName CascadeBaby ShowerMy Name List

Still deciding?

Every naming product helps you find names. Namesake is the only one built to help you choose one.

Score what matters to you. Run names head-to-head. Arrive at the one name you can both explain and defend.

Start the Name Wizard →