Wilhelm is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #4966 in 2013 with 19 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 38 births ranking #3035. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 111.1%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 99,540 boys born was named Wilhelm. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.