Wilder

Wilder is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 830 boys in the United States.

Wilder at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Wilder

Wilder belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Wilder first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #366 in 2021, and in 2024 830 babies received the name — 7,447 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Wilder in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#366 in 2021
Peak year
2021
Babies named Wilder in 2024
830
Total since 1880
7,447

Wilder in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Best rank
#800 in 2024
Babies named Wilder in 2025
31
Total since 1996
198

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Wilder mean?

The meaning of Wilder is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Wilder a boy or girl name?

Wilder is a boy name. In 2024, 830 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Wilder?

Wilder comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Wilder?

Wilder first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #366 in 2021, and 830 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].