Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Wilder.
National Rank (2025)
#431
All-Time Peak Rank
#367 (2021)
Total U.S. Births
8,197
Unisex Distribution92.8% Boy / 7.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Wilder Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Wilder
According to SSA data, Wilder achieved its highest historical rank of #367 in 2021. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2021 with 890 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 245.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 37 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Wilder scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+245.6% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record890Births in 2021
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
37Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:47
1920s:72
1930s:26
1940s:15
1950s:16
1960s:6
1970s:5
1980s:51
1990s:155
2000s:366
2010s:2,652
2020s:4,786
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesWil-der
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with W, a letter used by only 1.1% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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