Wolfgang Name Popularity and Statistics
Wolfgang 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 Wolfgang?
Wolfgang is spelled W-O-L-F-G-A-N-G. The name has 8 letters.
Wolfgang Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,514
Recorded Births115
- Boys usage rose 16 places to #1,514 and recorded the same number of 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.
Wolfgang 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 | 115 | #1,514 |
| 2024 | Boys | 115 | #1,530 |
| 2023 | Boys | 145 | #1,315 |
| 2022 | Boys | 131 | #1,411 |
| 2021 | Boys | 148 | #1,280 |
| 2020 | Boys | 132 | #1,347 |
| 2019 | Boys | 146 | #1,277 |
| 2018 | Boys | 126 | #1,396 |
| 2017 | Boys | 117 | #1,455 |
| 2016 | Boys | 119 | #1,450 |
| 2015 | Boys | 113 | #1,475 |
| 2014 | Boys | 93 | #1,657 |
| 2013 | Boys | 68 | #2,009 |
| 2012 | Boys | 67 | #2,049 |
| 2011 | Boys | 84 | #1,738 |
| 2010 | Boys | 69 | #1,986 |
| 2009 | Boys | 64 | #2,119 |
| 2008 | Boys | 50 | #2,515 |
| 2007 | Boys | 38 | #3,025 |
| 2006 | Boys | 48 | #2,513 |
| 2005 | Boys | 52 | #2,265 |
| 2004 | Boys | 50 | #2,283 |
| 2003 | Boys | 49 | #2,206 |
| 2002 | Boys | 50 | #2,125 |
When Was Wolfgang 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
148 recorded births
National rank #1,280
2019 · Boys
146 recorded births
National rank #1,277
2023 · Boys
145 recorded births
National rank #1,315
2020 · Boys
132 recorded births
National rank #1,347
Where Wolfgang 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #1,022 | 5 |
| OH | #1,111 | 6 |
| CA | #1,119 | 18 |
| IL | #1,133 | 6 |
| TX | #1,347 | 14 |
| NY | #1,410 | 7 |