Total births
1,658
Boys' name · since 1912
Wolf
Wolf has 1,658 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1813
- among boys today
- 1,658
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
1,658 babies have been named Wolf since 1912, making it today's #1813 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Wolf recorded 1,658 times among boys since 1912, holding rank #1813 nationally today, ahead of 87% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2025.
- #1813 among boys today
- 1,658 born since 1912
- 2010s peak decade
- 87% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Wolf is currently the #1813 boys' name in America, more common than 87% of boys - 1,658 born since 1912, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1813
- among boys today
- 1,658
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Wolf vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1813
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 87% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Wolf was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
107 babies were named Wolf in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Wolf compares
1,658 Top 23% higher than 77% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Wolf's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Wolf | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,658 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 107 | 23 | 22,252 |
Wolf's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Wolf's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 85% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 15%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1912, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 107, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Wolf at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#1,813
Active since
1912
Wolf popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 107
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Wolf by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Wolf's strongest decade.
555 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Wolf births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1950s 60
1950s
60 births
- 1960s 42
1960s
42 births
- 1970s 64
1970s
64 births
- 1980s 48
1980s
48 births
- 1990s 127
1990s
127 births
- 2000s 204
2000s
204 births
- 2010s
2010s
555 births
- 2020s
2020s
553 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 555 births (33% of all-time use).
How Wolf 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 Wolf's total volume
Wolf vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Wolf by state
Where Wolf concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 449 | 27.1% |
| #2 | California | | 218 | 13.1% |
| #3 | Florida | | 47 | 2.8% |
| #4 | Texas | | 44 | 2.7% |
| #5 | Massachusetts | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Colorado | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Washington | | 5 | 0.3% |
New York share of Wolf's total US births 27.1%
Even split
449 of 1,658 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wolf? ▼
1,658 babies have been named Wolf since 1912. It currently ranks #1813 among boys. The peak year was 2021 with 107 births.
When was Wolf most popular? ▼
Wolf was most popular in the 2010s decade with 555 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Wolf most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Wolf are New York (449 births), California (218 births), Florida (47 births).
How long has the name Wolf been used? ▼
Wolf has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 114 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Wolf? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Wolfgang, Wolfe, Wolfram, Wolford, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Wolf's data
- Wolf's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (555 total births) through the 2020s (553) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Wolfs (449 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Wolf
Nearby Names Like Wolf
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Wolf
Wolfgang Boy
#1533 3,220 births
Wolfe Boy
#2739 530 births
Wolfram Boy
58 births
Wolford Boy
12 births
Wolcott Boy
7 births
Compare Wolf side by side: Wolf vs Wolfgang Wolf vs Wolfe Wolf vs Wolfram
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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, 1912–2025 (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. "Wolf: #1813 Boys' Name - 1,658 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/wolf. 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 Wolf 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.