How Many People Are Named Wilfrid?

Complete statistics for the name Wilfrid: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Wilfrid
Very Rare
Old English

Wilfrid means 'determined ruler' and only 225 people in the US today carry this name, making up just 1 in 1,466,230 Americans. With most Wilfrids over 60, this name definitely skews towards older generations.

~225
Living in US
1 in 1,466,230
Americans
1922
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Determined ruler
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Resolute Traditional
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents compassion, selflessness, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

47,719
Worldwide Bearers
#19,229
Global Rank
🇭🇹 Haiti
18,631
🇨🇬 Congo
5,273
🇫🇷 France
3,689
🇬🇦 Gabon
2,806
🇲🇬 Madagascar
2,418
🇨🇩 DR Congo
2,315
🇧🇯 Benin
2,284
🇨🇦 Canada
2,138
🇺🇸 United States
1,427
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
1,387

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
225 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 97
25
Would be under 30 (2%)
40
Would be 30–60 (3%)
1,354
Would be over 60 (95%)

All 1,419 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1922

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
84
Modern Appeal
16
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Wilfrid Through the Generations

Wilfrid reached its peak popularity in 1922 with 57 births, but since then, it's been slowly declining. Today, the average Wilfrid is 97 years old, with 95% of those named being over 60. This classic, old-school name is rarely seen among younger generations, highlighting its status as a relic of the past.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Massachusetts 165
New Hampshire 55
Maine 23
New York 22
Pennsylvania 6
Michigan 5

⭐ Famous People Named Wilfrid

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✨ Similar Names to Wilfrid

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Wilfrid's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Wilfrid

How Many People Have the Name Wilfrid?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 225 people in the United States currently share the name Wilfrid. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,466,230 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Wilfrid a Common or Rare Name?

Wilfrid is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Wilfrid Mean?

Wilfrid means "determined ruler" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Wilfrid in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Wilfrid Most Popular?

The name Wilfrid reached peak popularity in 1922, with 57 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Wilfrid?

Approximately 225 people named Wilfrid live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,419. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,466,230 Americans.

Is Wilfrid a rare name?

Wilfrid is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,466,230 Americans has this name.

What does the name Wilfrid mean?

Wilfrid means "determined ruler" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Wilfrid more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Wilfrid are male and 0% are female.

When was Wilfrid most popular?

Wilfrid peaked in 1922 with 57 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US225
All-Time Births1,419
1 in X1 in 1,466,230
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age97
Peak Year1922
World Rank#19,229
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.