Wilson

Wilson is a boy's name of Spanish 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 431 boys in the United States.

Wilson at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈwɪlsən/

About the name Wilson

Wilson belongs to the Spanish and 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, Wilson first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #122 in 1913, and in 2024 431 babies received the name — 48,403 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Wilson in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#122 in 1913
Peak year
1918
Babies named Wilson in 2024
431
Total since 1880
48,403

Wilson in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#568 in 2017
Babies named Wilson in 2025
15
Total since 1996
908

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Wilson mean?

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

Is Wilson a boy or girl name?

Wilson is a boy name. In 2024, 431 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Wilson?

Wilson comes from the Spanish and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Wilson?

Wilson first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #122 in 1913, and 431 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Wilson?

Wilson is pronounced /ˈwɪlsən/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.