How Many People Are Named Wilson?
48,613
people in the United States are named Wilson
1 in 6,891 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1110
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0145%
Of US population
Peak Year
1918
1,381 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
WIL-sən
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From an English surname meaning "son of WILLIAM". The surname was borne by Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924), the American president during World War I.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 63.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
4,326
California
3,136
Texas
2,820
Louisiana
2,585
North Carolina
2,274
Pennsylvania
2,236
Virginia
2,025
Georgia
1,915
Alabama
1,912
South Carolina
1,833
💡 Fun Facts About "Wilson"
- 431 babies were named Wilson in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1918
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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