Wolfgang
- Pronunciation
- [Wol-fgang]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Advancing Wolf
- Origin
- German
Wolfgang Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,104 baby boys have been named Wolfgang. The name peaked in 2021 with 148 US births that year (rank #1287). In 2024, ranked #1534 nationally — 247 places below its 2021 peak.
Top States for Wolfgang
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Wolfgang births are: California (431), Texas (134), New York (122).
Other German-Origin Names Like Wolfgang
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8-Letter Names Starting with W
Names with Wolfgang's exact length and starting letter: Wafiyyah, Walborgd, Waldemar, Waldmunt, Wallache.
Quick Facts About Wolfgang
Famous People Named Wolfgang
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Wolfgang.
- Wolfgang Puck — Chef (1949)
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Compare Wolfgang to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Wolfgang against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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