Wolf

Boy name

Wolf has been given to 1,658 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 2021.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,658

Peak year

2021 (107 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1912

10-year trend

▲ +36%

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Wolf — alternate spellings parents actually use.

3,103 babies since 1912

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Wolf.

1,658 babies since 1977

1,660 babies since 2002

1,655 babies since 1976

1,662 babies since 1971

1,663 babies since 2003

1,653 babies since 1972

1,664 babies since 1918

1,664 babies since 1924

How popular is the name Wolf?

Wolf has been given to 1,658 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Wolf peak?

Wolf peaked in 2021, when 107 babies were given the name.

Is Wolf a girl or boy name?

Wolf is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Wolf are boys).

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