Wilder
wild-ur
US Popularity:689
Origin:German
Meaning:Untamed; Wild
Wilder is a boy's name of German origin that means "untamed" or "wild." As a surname, Wilder may date as far back as the 10th century. Famous people with this name include Hollywood actor Gene Wilder who starred in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory as an eccentric and quirky business owner. If you're looking for a name to reflect baby's free-spirited nature or the boundless creativity of a fictional character, Wilder is a worthy contender.
Wilder Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Wilder is currently #871 on The Bump
Boy:Wilder is currently #226 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Wilder is currently #689 in U.S. births
Boy:Wilder is currently #235 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#689
in 2022
- 14
from 2021
Sources
Ancestry, Wilder Family History
Behind the Name, Wilder, April 2022
SurnameDB, Last name: Wilder
IMDb, Gene Wilder(1933-2016)
Britannica, Gene Wilder, American actor, November 2023
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