Wilder
boy name#429 in 2025Wilder entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #366 in 2021, ranks #429 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1914–2025
#429
rank today
#366
peak (2021)
743
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3039 |
| 1920s | #3447 |
| 1930s | #2680 |
| 1940s | #2815 |
| 1950s | #3593 |
| 1960s | #3935 |
| 1970s | #4986 |
| 1980s | #5298 |
| 1990s | #4161 |
| 2000s | #3021 |
| 2010s | #1178 |
| 2020s | #401 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Wilder has been most popular in CA, TX, TN.
Living bearers
About 8,000 people named Wilder are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wilder is a kid of about 4 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wilder in 2025?
- Wilder ranks #429 among US boy names in 2025, with 743 babies given the name.
- When was the name Wilder most popular?
- Wilder peaked in 2021, reaching #366 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wilder with classmates?
- Wilder will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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