Wyld Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: WILD //waɪld//
Origin: English; Old English
Meaning: wild; untamed
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Wyld has English origins, derived from the Old English word 'wild', which refers to something untamed or free. In medieval times, the term was often associated with nature and wilderness.
The name reflects a connection to the natural world and a sense of adventure. It has also been used as a surname, indicating a family lineage linked to wild or untamed lands.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Wyld was first seen in the United States in 2019.
Wyld has ranked as high as #1384 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Wyld has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Wyld is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Wyld was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Wyld
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Wyld.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |