Wilder

Rank 372nd Boy Name

In 2022, the name Wilder was 372nd most popular baby name for boys and 689th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 952 babies were named Wilder in the United States. The gender distribution for "Wilder" is 90.8% male and 9.2% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,534 babies in the United States were named Wilder. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.8% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Wilder is around 6 to 7 years old.

The name "Wilder" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Wilder is Wild.

Wilder Meaning & Origin

The name Wilder evokes a sense of adventure and freedom, often associated with the wilderness and the great outdoors.

The name Wilder is described as adventurous, lively and imaginative.

Pronunciation

Wilder is pronounced wil-der in English. The name Wilder has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Wilder

  • The name Wilder has been used for various geographical locations, including cities and towns in United States such as Wilder, Idaho, and Wilder, Vermont.

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Geography

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Gender Distribution

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