How Many People Are Named Wilfred?

29,491

people in the United States are named Wilfred

1 in 11,359 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1504

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0088%

Of US population

Peak Year

1920

811 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: WIL-frəd
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Means "desiring peace" from Old English wil "will, desire" and friþ "peace". Saint Wilfrid was a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon bishop. The name was rarely used after the Norman conquest, but it was revived in the 19th century.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.4%
Male
99.7%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 86.4 years old

Young (<30) 1,023
3.5%
Adult (30–60) 3,134
10.6%
Senior (>60) 25,334
85.9%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 2,689
Massachusetts 2,516
Louisiana 2,265
Michigan 1,265
California 994
Pennsylvania 964
Illinois 904
Minnesota 902
Texas 858
Ohio 749

💡 Fun Facts About "Wilfred"

  • 20 babies were named Wilfred in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1920
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in New York

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