Wilfrid
boy nameWilfrid entered the US charts in 1887, peaked at #735 in 1907, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1887–2025
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rank today
#735
peak (1907)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #921 |
| 1890s | #899 |
| 1900s | #1011 |
| 1910s | #1005 |
| 1920s | #1047 |
| 1930s | #1445 |
| 1940s | #2020 |
| 1950s | #2793 |
| 1960s | #3248 |
| 1970s | #4357 |
| 1980s | #5635 |
| 2000s | #10098 |
| 2010s | #9655 |
| 2020s | #12022 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Wilfrid are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wilfrid alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wilfrid in 2025?
- Wilfrid is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Wilfrid most popular?
- Wilfrid peaked in 1907, reaching #735 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wilfrid with classmates?
- Wilfrid will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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