Wolf - A very unique male name
Wolf at a glance
Wolf is ranked #2012 among boy baby names in 2025, with 34 births in 2025. It peaked in 1958 at #1103 and first appeared on the charts in 1958.
- Rank in 2025
- #2012
- Births in 2025
- 34
- Peak year
- 1958 (#1103)
- First appeared
- 1958
- Trend
- #1893 in 2020 → #2012 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 43,126 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (3 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 43,126 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Wolf peaked in popularity 68 years ago in 1958 on position 1103.
Famous with this name
Scott Wolf
Dick Wolf
Aya Wolf
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Wolf is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Wolf is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #989 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,610.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 Wolf is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Wolf origin and meaning
Germanic (word and name name)
'Wolf' — the animal; Wolf is an old German name element and a standalone German name
Wolf has flickered in US data since 1958 and rose with the recent animal-name wave, peaking in 2021. In German use it is a classic short name, not a novelty.
Attested etymology
Wolf is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.
To see famous people named Wolf, pop culture references for the name Wolf and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Wolf
We've found the following names that sound similar to Wolf, sorted by popularity.
Wolfe / Welby /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.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2012 |
| 2024 | 1885 |
| 2023 | 1716 |
| 2022 | 1640 |
| 2021 | 1592 |
| 2020 | 1893 |
| 2019 | 1967 |
| 2018 | 1777 |
| 2017 | 1910 |
| 2016 | 2036 |
| 2015 | 1936 |
| 2014 | 2147 |
| 2013 | 1932 |
| 2012 | 3145 |
| 2011 | 4367 |
| 2010 | 2732 |
| 2009 | 2536 |
| 2008 | 2728 |
| 2007 | 2872 |
| 2006 | 2704 |
| 2005 | 3595 |
| 2004 | 3680 |
| 2003 | 2991 |
| 2002 | 2914 |
| 2001 | 2826 |
| 2000 | 2682 |
| 1998 | 2220 |
| 1997 | 3078 |
| 1996 | 2798 |
| 1995 | 3035 |
| 1994 | 3645 |
| 1991 | 3050 |
| 1990 | 3496 |
| 1989 | 3433 |
| 1987 | 2478 |
| 1986 | 2835 |
| 1978 | 1843 |
| 1977 | 1737 |
| 1973 | 2064 |
| 1971 | 1640 |
| 1963 | 1774 |
| 1960 | 1226 |
| 1959 | 1257 |
| 1958 | 1103 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| New York | 989 |
| California | 1360 |
| Florida | 1610 |
Even more about Wolf
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 Wolf 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 male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Wolf?
1 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.Pronunciation
WUULF · /wʊlf/
Around the world
- Wolf (German) — A long-established German given name, used as-is.
Famous bearers
- Wolf Blitzer — American journalist and CNN anchor (b. 1948) Contemporary
Style
Word nameNatureInternational
Why parents choose it
Wolf is fierce and minimal — one syllable with a wild streak and, via Wolf Blitzer, a newsroom-straight face too.
Worth knowing
- It invites howling jokes and reads more like a title than a name to some ears.
