Wylder
Every Wylder since 2005 — 2,760 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Wylder
Wylder is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #671 in 2025 with 407 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2005, 2,760 American babies have been named Wylder — about 91% boys and 9% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 448 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Wylder stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Wylder year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | #3,707 | 407 | #671 |
| 2024 | 30 | #4,659 | 403 | #679 |
| 2023 | 28 | #4,863 | 370 | #718 |
| 2022 | 36 | #4,104 | 283 | #856 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,564 | 229 | #975 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,548 | 156 | #1,214 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,975 | 133 | #1,353 |
| 2018 | 17 | #7,087 | 128 | #1,384 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,268 | 109 | #1,523 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,851 | 73 | #1,989 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,796 | 47 | #2,639 |
| 2014 | — | — | 27 | #3,887 |
| 2013 | — | — | 36 | #3,118 |
| 2012 | — | — | 24 | #4,243 |
| 2011 | — | — | 21 | #4,649 |
| 2010 | — | — | 11 | #7,563 |
| 2009 | — | — | 18 | #5,317 |
| 2008 | — | — | 13 | #6,745 |
| 2007 | — | — | 12 | #7,063 |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #10,617 |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #11,419 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Wylder in 2025?
Wylder ranked #671 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 407 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Wylder?
2,760 babies have been named Wylder in the United States since 2005, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Wylder most popular?
Wylder peaked in 2025, when 448 newborns received the name.
Is Wylder a boy or girl name?
Wylder is used for both: about 9% of babies named Wylder have been girls and 91% boys.
Is the name Wylder rising or falling?
Wylder is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.