Wilferd
boy nameWilferd entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1388 in 1914, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1388
peak (1914)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #1969 |
| 1920s | #1852 |
| 1930s | #2242 |
| 1940s | #2905 |
| 1950s | #3623 |
| 1960s | #3537 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Wilferd are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Wilferd alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wilferd in 2025?
- Wilferd is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Wilferd most popular?
- Wilferd peaked in 1914, reaching #1388 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wilferd with classmates?
- Wilferd will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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