An estimated 7,965 living Americans are named Wilder.
How rare is Wilder?
Wilder is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 743 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 16.5% from its 2021 peak.
How old is the typical Wilder?
The median age of a living American named Wilder is approximately 5 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 9 years old.
Is Wilder still popular?
Yes — Wilder is currently rising in popularity, with 743 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 7.6× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Wilder most common?
Wilder has its strongest geographic signal in Maine, where it appears 5.7× more often than the national baseline.
1914Peak 20212025
Peak year
2021
Decline from peak
16.5%
2025
743
All-time
8,197
Diaspora map
Wilder spread fast — broke out in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, and West Virginia (2020) and ran high in 30 states within a decade.
Broke out: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, and West Virginia, 2020 · over-represented in 30 states over 4 years
