Total births
3,220
Boys' name · since 1929
Wolfgang
Wolfgang has 3,220 recorded births since 1929 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1533
- among boys today
- 3,220
- born since 1929
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
Wolfgang currently ranks #1533 among boys' names in America, with 3,220 babies recorded since 1929.
Social Security Administration records show Wolfgang recorded 3,220 times among boys since 1929, holding rank #1533 nationally today, ahead of 89% 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 1929 to 2025.
- #1533 among boys today
- 3,220 born since 1929
- 2010s peak decade
- 89% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Wolfgang is currently the #1533 boys' name in America, more common than 89% of boys - 3,220 born since 1929, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1533
- among boys today
- 3,220
- born since 1929
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
Wolfgang vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1533
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 89% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Wolfgang was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
148 babies were named Wolfgang in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Wolfgang compares
3,220 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
Wolfgang's all-time total is 9x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Wolfgang | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,220 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 148 | 23 | 22,252 |
Wolfgang's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Wolfgang's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 88% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 12%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1949, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 148, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Wolfgang at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#1,533
Active since
1929
Wolfgang popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1929–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 148
- Annual births at peak, across 97 years of records
Wolfgang by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Wolfgang's strongest decade.
1,002 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Wolfgang births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 8
1920s
8 births
- 1930s 19
1930s
19 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 102
1950s
102 births
- 1960s 120
1960s
120 births
- 1970s 104
1970s
104 births
- 1980s 98
1980s
98 births
- 1990s
1990s
468 births
- 2000s
2000s
508 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,002 births
- 2020s
2020s
786 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,002 births (31% of all-time use).
How Wolfgang 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 Wolfgang's total volume
Wolfgang vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Wolfgang by state
Where Wolfgang concentrates geographically, total births since 1929
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 474 | 14.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 157 | 4.9% |
| #3 | New York | | 137 | 4.3% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 91 | 2.8% |
| #5 | Florida | | 65 | 2.0% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 40 | 1.2% |
| #7 | Washington | | 34 | 1.1% |
| #8 | Wisconsin | | 28 | 0.9% |
California share of Wolfgang's total US births 14.7%
Even split
474 of 3,220 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 22 reporting states.
Wolfgang appears in 22 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wolfgang? ▼
Since 1929, Social Security records show 3,220 babies named Wolfgang. Today it holds rank #1533 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 148 births.
When was Wolfgang most popular? ▼
Wolfgang was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,002 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Wolfgang most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Wolfgang are California (474 births), Texas (157 births), New York (137 births).
How long has the name Wolfgang been used? ▼
Records for Wolfgang go back to 1929, giving 97 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Wolfgang? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Wolf, Wolfe, Wolfram, Wolford, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Wolfgang's data
- Wolfgang's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,002 total births) through the 2020s (786) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Wolfgangs (474 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Wolfgang
Nearby Names Like Wolfgang
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Wolfgang
Wolf Boy
#1813 1,658 births
Wolfe Boy
#2739 530 births
Wolfram Boy
58 births
Wolford Boy
12 births
Wolcott Boy
7 births
Compare Wolfgang side by side: Wolfgang vs Wolf Wolfgang vs Wolfe Wolfgang 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, 1929–2025 (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. "Wolfgang: #1533 Boys' Name - 3,220 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/wolfgang. 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 Wolfgang 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.