Wilmoth is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of American origin. It is believed to have originated as an occupational surname, derived from the Old English words 'wil' meaning willow and 'muth' referring to a protecting enclosure or shelter. Thus, Wilmoth could be interpreted as 'willow protection' or 'shelter by the willow'. The name Wilmoth was more prevalent during the late 19th and early 20th centuries but has since become quite rare. It is not associated with any specific cultural traditions or folklore stories.
The name Wilmoth experienced varied popularity between 1909 and 1941, with peaks in certain years. The highest number of births occurred in 1927 with 13 babies named Wilmoth. Conversely, there were only 5 births in both 1918 and 1932, indicating lower popularity during those times. Overall, the name appeared 178 times as a birth name across these years.