Wilfred
Peaked at #164 nationally in 1917, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Wilfred has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Wilfred — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2682
in 1915
Last ranked
#6877
in 1956
Years tracked
14
1910–1956
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1910, Wilfred reached its peak popularity for girls in 1915, ranking #2682 nationally with 11 babies given the name that year.
Wilfred hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1956, when it stood at #6877.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | #6,877 | 5 |
| 1929 | #4,553 | 6 |
| 1928 | #3,157 | 10 |
| 1927 | #5,588 | 5 |
| 1926 | #3,263 | 10 |
| 1925 | #4,955 | 6 |
| 1922 | #4,004 | 8 |
| 1921 | #3,392 | 10 |
Wilfred — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#164
in 1917
Current rank
#5038
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Wilfred reached its peak popularity for boys in 1917, ranking #164 nationally with 772 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3781 (2014) to #5038 (2024) — a 25% drop.
As of 2024, Wilfred ranks #5038 nationally for boys, with 20 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,038 | 20 |
| 2023 | #3,869 | 29 |
| 2022 | #4,430 | 24 |
| 2021 | #3,118 | 39 |
| 2020 | #3,912 | 27 |
| 2019 | #4,221 | 25 |
| 2018 | #3,883 | 28 |
| 2017 | #4,459 | 23 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Wilfred most popular?
Wilfred was most popular in 1917, when it ranked #164 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Wilfred becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Wilfred?
At least 29,491 babies have been recorded with the name Wilfred in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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