Total births
286
Boys' name · since 1881
Wirt
Since 1881, U.S. Social Security records show 286 babies named Wirt, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 286
- total births
- 1881–1959
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
286 boys have been named Wirt since 1881, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Wirt recorded 286 times among boys since 1881, 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 1881 to 1959.
- 286 total births
- 1881–1959 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
286 boys have been named Wirt since 1881, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1959.
- 286
- total births
- 1881–1959
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Wirt was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
18 babies were named Wirt in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Wirt's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Wirt splits its recorded history at 1925: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1882 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1920 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Wirt at a glance
Last recorded 1959Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1881
Wirt popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1881–1959
- Peak year (1920)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Wirt by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Wirt's strongest decade.
106 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Wirt births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 30
1880s
30 births
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
61 births
- 1920s
1920s
106 births
- 1930s
1930s
45 births
- 1940s 21
1940s
21 births
- 1950s 18
1950s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 106 births (37% of all-time use).
Wirt by state
Where Wirt concentrates geographically, total births since 1881
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Virginia | | 11 | 3.8% |
Virginia share of Wirt's total US births 3.8%
11 of 286 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wirt? ▼
Since 1881, Social Security records show 286 babies named Wirt. The most recent recorded year was 1959. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 18 births.
When was Wirt most popular? ▼
Wirt was most popular in the 1920s decade with 106 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Wirt most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Wirt are Virginia (11 births).
How long has the name Wirt been used? ▼
Wirt has been recorded in Social Security data since 1881, spanning 79 years of data through 1959.
What names are similar to Wirt? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Wirth. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Wirt's data
- Wirt's decade-level peak was the 1920s (106 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Virginia records the most Wirts (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Virginia 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 Wirt
Nearby Names Like Wirt
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Wirt
Compare Wirt side by side: Wirt vs Wirth
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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, 1881–1959 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Wirt: Baby Name Since 1881 - 286 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/wirt. 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 Wirt 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.