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

Female
0.4%
Male
99.6%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 63.2 years old

Young (<30) 13,551
27.9%
Adult (30–60) 8,563
17.6%
Senior (>60) 26,499
54.5%

📈 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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