Wilder
How to say it: WYL-dur · /ˈwaɪldər/
English surname from Old English, meaning wild or untamed; evokes nature and freedom.
Wilder was the 305th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 743 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 4.3-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #225 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #305 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 743 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,882 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×4.3 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #225 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Momentum has carried Wilder upward into the 2020s for its best run yet. At its height in the present moment, further gains appear likely.
What goes with it
With a rolling softness and an outdoorsy strength, it feels wild and open. Sawyer makes a natural companion.
Nicknames
- Will
- Wild
Honouring a Wilder in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Wilder is about 1 in 121.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Wilder
- Wilder Cartagena (born 1994)Peruvian footballer
- Wilder Penfield (1891–1976)Canadian neurosurgeon, college football player and coach
- Wilder Viera (born 2002)Paraguayan footballer
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