Wilfred Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationWIL-fred / ˈwɪlfrɪdOld English; Germanic
Meaning
Old English: 'desiring peace'; Germanic: 'will' + 'peace'
Historical & Cultural Background
Wilfred is derived from the Old English name 'Wulfrun', which combines elements meaning 'wolf' and 'peace'. It was popular in medieval England and has been borne by several saints. The name has seen varying levels of popularity over the centuries, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Trend Summary
Wilfred has experienced a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Wilf
- Wilfredo
International Variants
- Guillermo (Spanish)
- Wilfried (German)
- Guilherme (Portuguese)
Famous people named Wilfred
Wilfred Owen was a renowned English poet and soldier known for his war poetry during World War I.
Wilfred Brimley was an American actor and television personality recognized for his roles in films and commercials.
Wilfred Thesiger was a British explorer and travel writer noted for his explorations in the Arabian Peninsula.
Wilfred Mott is a character from the British television series Doctor Who, portrayed by Bernard Cribbins.
Fictional characters named Wilfred
Wilfred is a character in the television series Wilfred, where he appears as a man in a dog costume.
Wilfred the Dog is a character in the animated series Wilfred, known for his mischievous behavior.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Wilfred was first seen in the United States in 1880. Wilfred has ranked as high as #389 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in New York, Massachusetts, Louisiana, Michigan, and California. In the past 5 years the name Wilfred has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Wilfred (2022)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 21 |
1881 | 22 |
1882 | 22 |
1883 | 42 |
1884 | 33 |
1885 | 37 |
1886 | 27 |
1887 | 31 |
1888 | 36 |
1889 | 37 |
1890 | 45 |
1891 | 40 |
1892 | 45 |
1893 | 50 |
1894 | 44 |
1895 | 41 |
1896 | 71 |
1897 | 46 |
1898 | 76 |
1899 | 52 |
1900 | 81 |
1901 | 47 |
1902 | 63 |
1903 | 64 |
1904 | 80 |
1905 | 75 |
1906 | 75 |
1907 | 93 |
1908 | 98 |
1909 | 91 |
1910 | 97 |
1911 | 168 |
1912 | 317 |
1913 | 384 |
1914 | 463 |
1915 | 626 |
1916 | 723 |
1917 | 772 |
1918 | 731 |
1919 | 695 |
1920 | 802 |
1921 | 737 |
1922 | 720 |
1923 | 779 |
1924 | 728 |
1925 | 737 |
1926 | 641 |
1927 | 742 |
1928 | 636 |
1929 | 612 |
1930 | 601 |
1931 | 514 |
1932 | 521 |
1933 | 432 |
1934 | 422 |
1935 | 409 |
1936 | 420 |
1937 | 397 |
1938 | 404 |
1939 | 369 |
1940 | 325 |
1941 | 308 |
1942 | 341 |
1943 | 395 |
1944 | 350 |
1945 | 293 |
1946 | 321 |
1947 | 322 |
1948 | 292 |
1949 | 316 |
1950 | 305 |
1951 | 306 |
1952 | 297 |
1953 | 294 |
1954 | 255 |
1955 | 283 |
1956 | 268 |
1957 | 301 |
1958 | 258 |
1959 | 266 |
1960 | 249 |
1961 | 237 |
1962 | 232 |
1963 | 233 |
1964 | 200 |
1965 | 198 |
1966 | 190 |
1967 | 143 |
1968 | 127 |
1969 | 146 |
1970 | 145 |
1971 | 146 |
1972 | 110 |
1973 | 83 |
1974 | 122 |
1975 | 76 |
1976 | 99 |
1977 | 93 |
1978 | 88 |
1979 | 102 |
1980 | 74 |
1981 | 84 |
1982 | 111 |
1983 | 87 |
1984 | 96 |
1985 | 78 |
1986 | 66 |
1987 | 55 |
1988 | 70 |
1989 | 83 |
1990 | 57 |
1991 | 84 |
1992 | 65 |
1993 | 56 |
1994 | 62 |
1995 | 42 |
1996 | 37 |
1997 | 48 |
1998 | 60 |
1999 | 30 |
2000 | 42 |
2001 | 40 |
2002 | 44 |
2003 | 31 |
2004 | 40 |
2005 | 31 |
2006 | 29 |
2007 | 32 |
2008 | 33 |
2009 | 21 |
2010 | 31 |
2011 | 23 |
2012 | 18 |
2013 | 30 |
2014 | 28 |
2015 | 23 |
2016 | 33 |
2017 | 23 |
2018 | 28 |
2019 | 25 |
2020 | 27 |
2021 | 39 |
2022 | 24 |
2023 | 29 |
2024 | 20 |