Wilhelm is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3937 in 2005 with 24 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 38 births ranking #3035. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 166.7%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 83,214 boys born was named Wilhelm. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.