Wilhelm is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3989 in 2010 with 26 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 38 births ranking #3035. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 188.9%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 73,785 boys born was named Wilhelm. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.