Wilde
Boy nameWilde has been given to 168 babies in the U.S. since 2009. It peaked in 2020.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
168
Peak year
2020 (32 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2009
10-year trend
▲ +100%
Gender split
10% girls / 90% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Wilde — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Wilde.
FAQ
How popular is the name Wilde?
Wilde has been given to 168 babies in the U.S. since 2009. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Wilde peak?
Wilde peaked in 2020, when 32 babies were given the name.
Is Wilde a girl or boy name?
Wilde is primarily a boy name (90% of babies named Wilde are boys).
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