Wylder Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Wylder is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Wylder?
Wylder is spelled W-Y-L-D-E-R. The name has 6 letters.
Wylder at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Derived from an English surname meaning “wild” or “untamed.”
- Origin
- Wylder is commonly associated with English surname origins, typically used to denote someone living near a wild or uncultivated area.
- Pronunciation
- WIL-der · 2 syllables
Wylder Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,645
Recorded Births41
Rank#669
Recorded Births407
- Girls usage rose 915 places to #3,645 and recorded 11 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 8 places to #669 and recorded 4 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.
What Does the Name Wylder Mean?
Derived from an English surname meaning “wild” or “untamed.”
Origin: Wylder is commonly associated with English surname origins, typically used to denote someone living near a wild or uncultivated area.
How Do You Pronounce Wylder?
PronunciationWIL-der
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Wylder?
- History
- The name Wylder has appeared as a surname in English records and may have transitioned to given name usage more recently.
Wylder Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 41 | #3,645 |
| 2025 | Boys | 407 | #669 |
| 2024 | Girls | 30 | #4,560 |
| 2024 | Boys | 403 | #677 |
| 2023 | Girls | 28 | #4,746 |
| 2023 | Boys | 370 | #718 |
| 2022 | Girls | 36 | #4,041 |
| 2022 | Boys | 283 | #855 |
| 2021 | Girls | 23 | #5,398 |
| 2021 | Boys | 229 | #973 |
| 2020 | Girls | 15 | #7,212 |
| 2020 | Boys | 156 | #1,209 |
| 2019 | Girls | 21 | #5,798 |
| 2019 | Boys | 133 | #1,347 |
| 2018 | Girls | 17 | #6,792 |
| 2018 | Boys | 128 | #1,375 |
| 2017 | Girls | 14 | #7,840 |
| 2017 | Boys | 109 | #1,518 |
| 2016 | Girls | 13 | #8,393 |
| 2016 | Boys | 73 | #1,975 |
| 2015 | Girls | 9 | #10,866 |
| 2015 | Boys | 47 | #2,600 |
| 2014 | Boys | 27 | #3,787 |
| 2013 | Boys | 36 | #3,060 |
When Was Wylder 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.
2025 · Boys
407 recorded births
National rank #669
2024 · Boys
403 recorded births
National rank #677
2023 · Boys
370 recorded births
National rank #718
2022 · Boys
283 recorded births
National rank #855
Where Wylder 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #183 | 10 |
| AR | #247 | 14 |
| TN | #299 | 29 |
| ID | #302 | 8 |
| MS | #312 | 10 |
| WI | #355 | 15 |
| NE | #377 | 6 |
| IA | #379 | 9 |