Wilmot is an uncommon given name of English origin, derived from Old English elements 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'desire', and 'mōd' meaning 'spirit'. It was first used as a personal name in the Middle Ages but has since fallen out of fashion, making it quite rare today. Individuals named Wilmot may be found in historical records dating back to medieval times, but it is not widely popular in modern usage.
"Over the span of decades, the name Wilmot saw its peak popularity during World War I with a high of 27 births in 1916, but overall maintained a steady presence with fluctuations ranging from 5 to 27 births per year."