Wilfred Boy

Popularity: #904 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationWIL-fred / ˈwɪlfrɪd

Old 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)

StateBirthsShare
TX 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188021
188122
188222
188342
188433
188537
188627
188731
188836
188937
189045
189140
189245
189350
189444
189541
189671
189746
189876
189952
190081
190147
190263
190364
190480
190575
190675
190793
190898
190991
191097
1911168
1912317
1913384
1914463
1915626
1916723
1917772
1918731
1919695
1920802
1921737
1922720
1923779
1924728
1925737
1926641
1927742
1928636
1929612
1930601
1931514
1932521
1933432
1934422
1935409
1936420
1937397
1938404
1939369
1940325
1941308
1942341
1943395
1944350
1945293
1946321
1947322
1948292
1949316
1950305
1951306
1952297
1953294
1954255
1955283
1956268
1957301
1958258
1959266
1960249
1961237
1962232
1963233
1964200
1965198
1966190
1967143
1968127
1969146
1970145
1971146
1972110
197383
1974122
197576
197699
197793
197888
1979102
198074
198184
1982111
198387
198496
198578
198666
198755
198870
198983
199057
199184
199265
199356
199462
199542
199637
199748
199860
199930
200042
200140
200244
200331
200440
200531
200629
200732
200833
200921
201031
201123
201218
201330
201428
201523
201633
201723
201828
201925
202027
202139
202224
202329
202420