Wilder

Wilder - A very unique female name

Wilder appeared on the charts for the first time in 2015 on position #4859. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Wilder and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Wilder? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Wilder. The baby girl name Wilder was given to 17 baby girls in 2025, ranking #3183 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 76,675 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Wilder peaked in popularity 6 years ago in 2020 on position 2367.

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Wilder is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Wilder is currently topping the baby name charts in Missouri at position #918 - and is the least popular in California at position #3,502.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Wilder is where you live.

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Wilder origin and meaning

English surname, transferred

A transferred surname, probably for a hunter or trapper of wild animals, or from a place name — the surname's exact origin is debated

Wilder is an English surname now crossing into first-name use for both sexes; for girls it is very recent, dating from 2015. The famous Wilders — Laura Ingalls Wilder above all — hold it as a surname only, which is an association, not a bearer, so this profile lists none. The surname's own origin is not fully settled.

Origin uncertain

Wilder is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Wilder, pop culture references for the name Wilder and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Wilder

We've found the following names that sound similar to Wilder, sorted by popularity.

Walter / Walterine / Wylder /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Wilder

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Wilder a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Wilder?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

WYL-der · /ˈwaɪldər/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Wilde — The literary surname form without -r

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2015, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

SurnameModern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents like its untamed, outdoorsy energy and literary surname echoes, in a still-rare form for a girl.

Worth knowing

• Far better known as a surname (Wilder, Laura Ingalls) than as a girl's first name