How Many People Are Named Wolfe?
Complete statistics for the name Wolfe: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Wolfe, a very rare name for boys, is held by just 481 people in the US, making up 1 in 686,101 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 99% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2022.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 8All 485 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Wolfe Through the Generations
Wolfe stands out as a name that's gaining traction among younger parents. With only 485 total births recorded since tracking began, it's clear that Wolfe is a newer-generation choice. The average age of those named Wolfe is just 8 years old, indicating that the name is still climbing in popularity. In 2022, the peak year for Wolfe, there were 53 births, showing a strong upward trend. Today, most people named Wolfe are under 30, with only six individuals aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Wolfe
Wolfe is a masculine given name. Notable people and characters with the name include:…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Wolfe's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Wolfe
How Many People Have the Name Wolfe?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 80,540 people in the United States currently share the name Wolfe. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,115 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Wolfe a Common or Rare Name?
Wolfe 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 Wolfe Mean?
Wolfe means "creative variant of wolf" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Wolfe in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Wolfe Most Popular?
The name Wolfe reached peak popularity in 2022, with 53 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 Wolfe?
Approximately 80,540 people named Wolfe live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 80,540. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,115 Americans.
Is Wolfe a rare name?
Wolfe is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,115 Americans has this name.
What does the name Wolfe mean?
Wolfe means "creative variant of wolf" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Wolfe more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Wolfe are male and 0% are female.
When was Wolfe most popular?
Wolfe peaked in 2022 with 53 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.