Total births
1,419
Boys' name · since 1887
Wilfrid
1,419 babies named Wilfrid in U.S. Social Security records since 1887, with the highest year being 1922. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,419
- total births
- 1887–2020
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Wilfrid is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 1,419 have been recorded since 1887.
Social Security Administration records show Wilfrid recorded 1,419 times among boys since 1887, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1887 to 2020.
- 1,419 total births
- 1887–2020 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,419 boys have been named Wilfrid since 1887, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2020.
- 1,419
- total births
- 1887–2020
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Wilfrid was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
57 babies were named Wilfrid in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Wilfrid's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Wilfrid's full recorded timeline at 1932, 33% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 67% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1887, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1922 peak of 57 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Wilfrid at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1887
Wilfrid popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1887–2020
- Peak year (1922)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 134 years of records
Wilfrid by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Wilfrid's strongest decade.
460 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Wilfrid births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 46
1890s
46 births
- 1900s 61
1900s
61 births
- 1910s
1910s
318 births
- 1920s
1920s
460 births
- 1930s
1930s
234 births
- 1940s 138
1940s
138 births
- 1950s 62
1950s
62 births
- 1960s 38
1960s
38 births
- 1970s 20
1970s
20 births
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 2000s 13
2000s
13 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 460 births (32% of all-time use).
How Wilfrid compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Wilfrid's total volume
Wilfrid vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Wilfrid by state
Where Wilfrid concentrates geographically, total births since 1887
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Massachusetts | | 165 | 11.6% |
| #2 | New Hampshire | | 55 | 3.9% |
| #3 | Maine | | 23 | 1.6% |
| #4 | New York | | 22 | 1.6% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.4% |
Massachusetts share of Wilfrid's total US births 11.6%
Even split
165 of 1,419 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wilfrid? ▼
1,419 babies have been named Wilfrid since 1887. It was last recorded in 2020. The peak year was 1922 with 57 births.
When was Wilfrid most popular? ▼
Wilfrid was most popular in the 1920s decade with 460 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Wilfrid most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Wilfrid are Massachusetts (165 births), New Hampshire (55 births), Maine (23 births).
How long has the name Wilfrid been used? ▼
Wilfrid has been recorded in Social Security data since 1887, spanning 134 years of data through 2020.
What names are similar to Wilfrid? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include William, Willie, Willard, Wilbur, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Wilfrid's data
- Wilfrid's decade-level peak was the 1920s (460 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Massachusetts records the most Wilfrids (165 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Massachusetts names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Wilfrid
Nearby Names Like Wilfrid
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Wilfrid
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Willie Boy
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Willard Boy
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Wilbur Boy
#2959 56,906 births
Willis Boy
#2638 52,336 births
Compare Wilfrid side by side: Wilfrid vs William Wilfrid vs Willie Wilfrid vs Willard
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1887–2020 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Wilfrid: Baby Name Since 1887 - 1,419 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/wilfrid. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Wilfrid draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.