Wild
Boy nameWild has been given to 54 babies in the U.S. since 2017. It peaked in 2023. In 2025, about 1 in 284,679 boys was named Wild.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
54
Peak year
2023 (16 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2017
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
13% girls / 87% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Wild — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Wild.
Sibling name ideas for Wild
Same era and popularity as Wild, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Wild?
Wild has been given to 54 babies in the U.S. since 2017. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Wild peak?
Wild peaked in 2023, when 16 babies were given the name.
Is Wild a girl or boy name?
Wild is primarily a boy name (87% of babies named Wild are boys).
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