How Many People Are Named Wilfried?

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

Wilfried
Very Rare
Germanic

Wilfried means 'peaceful ruler', a rare name indeed, with only 12 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 27,066,818 Americans. Most folks named Wilfried are over 60, showing how the name's popularity peaked way back in 1927.

~12
Living in US
1 in 27,066,818
Americans
1927
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Peaceful ruler
🌐
Origin
Germanic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Dignified Resolute Reliable
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes adaptability and freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

309,458
Worldwide Bearers
#3,370
Global Rank
🇩🇪 Germany
218,168
🇨🇫 Central African Republic
32,425
🇧🇪 Belgium
11,212
🇦🇹 Austria
7,509
🇬🇦 Gabon
7,176
🇫🇷 France
5,946
🇧🇯 Benin
5,442
🇹🇬 Togo
3,626
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
3,219
🇨🇲 Cameroon
2,783

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
12 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 72
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
5
Would be 30–60 (25%)
15
Would be over 60 (75%)

All 20 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: 1927

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
25
Classic Feel
67
Modern Appeal
33
International
100

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

📜 Wilfried Through the Generations

Wilfried, a name rooted in Germanic origins, has seen its peak in the United States during the year 1927 when five babies were given this moniker. Over the decades, the name has maintained a stable presence, though it's now predominantly associated with older generations. With an average age of 72, Wilfried stands out as a name that's been passed down through families, yet remains relatively uncommon, reflecting a blend of classic charm and modern rarity.

⭐ Famous People Named Wilfried

Wilfried is a masculine German given name derived from Germanic roots meaning "will" and "peace". The English spelling is Wilfrid. Wilfred and Wifred are closely related to Wilfried with the same roots.Wilfried Auerbach (1960–2025), Austrian rower Wilfried Benjamin Balima, Burkinabé footballer Wilfried Behre, German artist Wilfried Bingangoye, Gabonese sprinter Wilfried Bock, German biathlete Wilfried Bony, Ivorian football player Wilfried Böse (1949–1976), German terrorist Wilfried Brauer (1937–2014), German computer scientist Wilfried Brookhuis, Dutch footballer Wilfried Cretskens, Belgian c…

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✨ Similar Names to Wilfried

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Wilfried's Germanic roots

📄 About the Name Wilfried

How Many People Have the Name Wilfried?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12 people in the United States currently share the name Wilfried. That works out to roughly 1 in every 27,066,818 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Wilfried a Common or Rare Name?

Wilfried 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 Wilfried Mean?

Wilfried means "peaceful ruler" and comes from Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Wilfried Most Popular?

The name Wilfried reached peak popularity in 1927, with 5 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Wilfried?

Approximately 12 people named Wilfried live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 20. That works out to roughly 1 in 27,066,818 Americans.

Is Wilfried a rare name?

Wilfried is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 27,066,818 Americans has this name.

What does the name Wilfried mean?

Wilfried means "peaceful ruler" and comes from Germanic origins.

Is Wilfried more male or female?

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

When was Wilfried most popular?

Wilfried peaked in 1927 with 5 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US12
All-Time Births20
1 in X1 in 27,066,818
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age72
Peak Year1927
World Rank#3,370
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.