Wilkie
boy nameWilkie entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #792 in 1940, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#792
peak (1940)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3067 |
| 1920s | #3596 |
| 1930s | #3080 |
| 1940s | #1941 |
| 1950s | #3296 |
| 1960s | #3704 |
| 1970s | #4979 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Wilkie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wilkie alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wilkie in 2025?
- Wilkie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Wilkie most popular?
- Wilkie peaked in 1940, reaching #792 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wilkie with classmates?
- Wilkie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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