Wilfred
- Pronunciation
- [Wil-fred]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Peaceful, Resolute
- Origin
- German
Wilfred Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 29,388 baby boys have been named Wilfred. The name peaked in 1920 with 802 US births that year (rank #176). In 2024, ranked #5038 nationally — 4,862 places below its 1920 peak.
Top States for Wilfred
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Wilfred births are: New York (2,689), Massachusetts (2,516), Louisiana (2,260).
Other German-Origin Names Like Wilfred
If you like Wilfred's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
7-Letter Names Starting with W
Names with Wilfred's exact length and starting letter: Wacfeld, Wachiru, Wachiwi, Wacleah, Wacuman.
Quick Facts About Wilfred
Variant Forms
Famous People Named Wilfred
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Wilfred.
- Wilfred Owen — Poet (1893)
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Compare Wilfred to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Wilfred against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).