Wilmon
An English masculine name derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (desire) and "mund" (protection).
Name Census estimates that about 108 living Americans carry the first name Wilmon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Wilmon today is around 77 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Wilmon births was 1922 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Wilmon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Wilmon is about 77 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Wilmons were born before 1959.
People living today
108
~ 1 in 3,173,651 Americans
Peak year
1922
21 babies that year
Average age
77
years old
1963 SSA rank
#4,608
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Wilmon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Wilmon from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 109 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Wilmon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Wilmon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Wilmons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Wilmon
The given name Wilmon is of Old English origin, derived from the words "wil" meaning "will" or "desire," and "mund" meaning "protection" or "hand." It is believed to have emerged during the Anglo-Saxon period in England, sometime between the 5th and 11th centuries.
While the name Wilmon does not have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it shares its roots with other Old English names that were popular during the medieval period. Some of these names include Wilfred, Wilbur, and Wilbert.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Wilmon can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. In this record, a landowner named Wilmon is listed as holding property in the county of Oxfordshire.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Wilmon. One such person was Wilmon Brouwer (1881-1966), a Dutch mathematician and philosopher who made significant contributions to topology and set theory. Another was Wilmon Sheldon (1875-1959), an American psychologist and philosopher who developed a prominent theory of body types and personality traits.
In the realm of literature, Wilmon Menard (1920-2000) was an American author and playwright known for his works exploring African American themes and experiences. His play "The Mighty Gents" was a notable success on Broadway in the 1950s.
The name Wilmon also had a notable presence in the world of sports. Wilmon Shocker (1890-1976) was an American baseball pitcher who played for the St. Louis Browns and the New York Yankees in the early 20th century. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972.
Another figure of historical significance was Wilmon Whittington (1822-1887), an American military officer who served as a general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. He was known for his leadership in several key battles, including the Battle of Gettysburg.
While the name Wilmon may not be as widely used today, its rich history and unique origins make it a testament to the diverse cultural tapestry of English names. Its presence throughout various eras and fields highlights the lasting impact of this distinctive moniker.
People
Wilmon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Wilmon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with W
Other first names starting with W with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Wilmon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Wilmon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 108 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Wilmon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,173,651 US residents.
Is Wilmon a common name?
We classify Wilmon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 351 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Wilmon most popular?
The single biggest year for Wilmon was 1922, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Wilmon is about 77 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Wilmon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Wilmon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.