Wilder Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Wilder is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Wilder?
Wilder is spelled W-I-L-D-E-R. The name has 6 letters.
Wilder at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Derived from Old English elements meaning “wild” or “untamed.”
- Origin
- Wilder is commonly associated with English origin as a surname turned given name, derived from Old English elements.
- Pronunciation
- WIL-der · 2 syllables
Wilder Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,517
Recorded Births43
Rank#429
Recorded Births743
- Girls usage fell 292 places to #3,517 and recorded 6 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 39 places to #429 and recorded 93 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Wilder Mean?
Derived from Old English elements meaning “wild” or “untamed.”
Origin: Wilder is commonly associated with English origin as a surname turned given name, derived from Old English elements.
How Do You Pronounce Wilder?
PronunciationWIL-der
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Wilder?
- History
- The name Wilder has historical use in English-speaking regions primarily as a surname before being adopted as a given name in modern times.
Wilder Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 43 | #3,517 |
| 2025 | Boys | 743 | #429 |
| 2024 | Girls | 49 | #3,225 |
| 2024 | Boys | 836 | #390 |
| 2023 | Girls | 51 | #3,181 |
| 2023 | Boys | 755 | #421 |
| 2022 | Girls | 89 | #2,142 |
| 2022 | Boys | 867 | #374 |
| 2021 | Girls | 88 | #2,131 |
| 2021 | Boys | 890 | #366 |
| 2020 | Girls | 72 | #2,416 |
| 2020 | Boys | 695 | #426 |
| 2019 | Girls | 47 | #3,337 |
| 2019 | Boys | 601 | #485 |
| 2018 | Girls | 53 | #3,050 |
| 2018 | Boys | 540 | #527 |
| 2017 | Girls | 33 | #4,304 |
| 2017 | Boys | 477 | #572 |
| 2016 | Girls | 38 | #3,923 |
| 2016 | Boys | 338 | #726 |
| 2015 | Girls | 22 | #5,833 |
| 2015 | Boys | 215 | #958 |
| 2014 | Girls | 10 | #10,129 |
| 2014 | Boys | 134 | #1,313 |
When Was Wilder Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2021 · Boys
890 recorded births
National rank #366
2022 · Boys
867 recorded births
National rank #374
2024 · Boys
836 recorded births
National rank #390
2023 · Boys
755 recorded births
National rank #421
Where Wilder Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| VT | #57 | 8 |
| SD | #127 | 10 |
| ME | #151 | 8 |
| MT | #173 | 7 |
| NH | #188 | 7 |
| MN | #199 | 33 |
| IA | #206 | 19 |
| TN | #222 | 40 |