How Many People Are Named Wolf?
Complete statistics for the name Wolf: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Wolf means 'wolf' and is incredibly rare, with only 1,521 people bearing this name in the US today, making up just 1 in 216,930 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 81% of those named Wolf being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 1,574 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: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Wolf Through the Generations
Wolf has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2021 with 107 births. The majority of people named Wolf are young, with 1,281 under 30 years old, compared to 197 aged between 30 and 60, and 96 over 60. This indicates that Wolf is a name increasingly favored by younger parents, contributing to its growing presence among newborns.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Wolf's Germanic roots
📄 About the Name Wolf
How Many People Have the Name Wolf?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 69,917 people in the United States currently share the name Wolf. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,741 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Wolf a Common or Rare Name?
Wolf is classified as Uncommon. 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 Wolf Mean?
Wolf means "wolf" and comes from Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Wolf in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Wolf Most Popular?
The name Wolf reached peak popularity in 2021, with 107 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Wolf?
Approximately 69,917 people named Wolf live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 69,917. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,741 Americans.
Is Wolf a rare name?
Wolf is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,741 Americans has this name.
What does the name Wolf mean?
Wolf means "wolf" and comes from Germanic origins.
Is Wolf more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Wolf are male and 0% are female.
When was Wolf most popular?
Wolf peaked in 2021 with 107 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.