Wilfred Name Popularity and Statistics
Wilfred is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Wilfred?
Wilfred is spelled W-I-L-F-R-E-D. The name has 7 letters.
Wilfred Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,757
Recorded Births29
- Boys usage rose 944 places to #3,757 and recorded 8 more 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.
Wilfred Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 29 | #3,757 |
| 2024 | Boys | 21 | #4,701 |
| 2023 | Boys | 29 | #3,802 |
| 2022 | Boys | 24 | #4,303 |
| 2021 | Boys | 39 | #3,074 |
| 2020 | Boys | 27 | #3,811 |
| 2019 | Boys | 25 | #4,114 |
| 2018 | Boys | 28 | #3,793 |
| 2017 | Boys | 23 | #4,331 |
| 2016 | Boys | 33 | #3,358 |
| 2015 | Boys | 23 | #4,295 |
| 2014 | Boys | 28 | #3,693 |
| 2013 | Boys | 30 | #3,497 |
| 2012 | Boys | 18 | #5,035 |
| 2011 | Boys | 23 | #4,221 |
| 2010 | Boys | 31 | #3,453 |
| 2009 | Boys | 21 | #4,582 |
| 2008 | Boys | 33 | #3,344 |
| 2007 | Boys | 32 | #3,379 |
| 2006 | Boys | 29 | #3,524 |
| 2005 | Boys | 31 | #3,241 |
| 2004 | Boys | 40 | #2,643 |
| 2003 | Boys | 31 | #3,044 |
| 2002 | Boys | 44 | #2,337 |
When Was Wilfred 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.
1920 · Boys
802 recorded births
National rank #176
1923 · Boys
779 recorded births
National rank #179
1917 · Boys
772 recorded births
National rank #164
1927 · Boys
742 recorded births
National rank #194
Where Wilfred Ranked Highest in 2022
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #2,593 | 5 |