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
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 86.4 years old
📈 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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