Wilson
Peaked at #122 nationally in 1913, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Wilson has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Wilson — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#3177
in 1913
Last ranked
#15131
in 2021
Years tracked
35
1913–2021
Trend
Rising
Wilson was already at its most popular for girls in 1913 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #3177), with 6 babies given the name that year.
Wilson hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2021, when it stood at #15131.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | #15,131 | 6 |
| 2020 | #17,379 | 5 |
| 2018 | #15,578 | 6 |
| 2017 | #18,302 | 5 |
| 2015 | #18,971 | 5 |
| 2014 | #19,073 | 5 |
| 2013 | #16,423 | 6 |
| 2007 | #20,426 | 5 |
Wilson — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#122
in 1913
Current rank
#644
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Wilson reached its peak popularity for boys in 1913, ranking #122 nationally with 659 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #597 (2014) to #644 (2024) — a 7% drop.
As of 2024, Wilson ranks #644 nationally for boys, with 431 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #644 | 431 |
| 2023 | #673 | 404 |
| 2022 | #689 | 387 |
| 2021 | #710 | 370 |
| 2020 | #656 | 402 |
| 2019 | #644 | 417 |
| 2018 | #619 | 433 |
| 2017 | #642 | 404 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Wilson most popular?
Wilson was most popular in 1913, when it ranked #122 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Wilson becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Wilson?
At least 48,613 babies have been recorded with the name Wilson in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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