Vilma
Vilma is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Resolute protector or resolute helmet.
Origin and history
Vilma is a Germanic name that developed as a short form of Vilhelmina or Wilhelmina. It is widely used across Scandinavian, Slavic, and Hungarian naming traditions. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity in the early-to-mid 20th century and remains a recognizable, classic choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,989 babies in the United States have been named Vilma since 1880. It ranks #2470 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1984.
States where it is most popular
- NY (35 %)
- CA (18.4 %)
- TX (14.4 %)
- PA (11.8 %)
- NJ (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 64 |
| 1910-1920 | 360 |
| 1920-1930 | 952 |
| 1930-1940 | 687 |
| 1940-1950 | 251 |
| 1950-1960 | 455 |
| 1960-1970 | 666 |
| 1970-1980 | 321 |
| 1980-1990 | 345 |
| 1990-2000 | 359 |
| 2000-2010 | 254 |
| 2010-2019 | 158 |
| 2020-2029 | 117 |
Famous people named Vilma
- Vilma Espín: Chemical Engineer, Political Activist
- Vilma Santos: Actress, Politician
- Vilma Bánky: Actress
Fun facts
- Vilma originated as a diminutive of Wilhelmina/Vilhelmina before establishing itself as an independent given name.
- The name achieved broad popularity across Northern, Central, and Eastern Europe, as well as parts of Latin America.