Wolfgang
boy name#1514 in 2025Wolfgang entered the US charts in 1929, peaked at #1277 in 2019, ranks #1514 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1929–2025
#1514
rank today
#1277
peak (2019)
115
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #2980 |
| 1930s | #3312 |
| 1940s | #3690 |
| 1950s | #2514 |
| 1960s | #2482 |
| 1970s | #3638 |
| 1980s | #4195 |
| 1990s | #2045 |
| 2000s | #2298 |
| 2010s | #1649 |
| 2020s | #1400 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Wolfgang has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 3,100 people named Wolfgang are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wolfgang alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wolfgang in 2025?
- Wolfgang ranks #1514 among US boy names in 2025, with 115 babies given the name.
- When was the name Wolfgang most popular?
- Wolfgang peaked in 2019, reaching #1277 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wolfgang with classmates?
- Wolfgang will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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