Holding steady.
Popularity of Wilferd since 1912
Babies named Wilferd per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Wilferd's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 111 |
| 1920s | 190 |
| 1930s | 119 |
| 1940s | 38 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Wilferd is a highly uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1912, with its peak usage occurring in 1914. Since then it has fallen out of regular use, remaining a rare choice for families drawn to antique or traditional English names. The name's trajectory is stable, indicating little fluctuation in its already minimal usage. No top states are recorded for Wilferd, suggesting its appearance is thinly spread across the country. For parents seeking a distinctive variation of the more familiar Wilfred, Wilferd offers a historical curiosity from the early 20th century.
Wilferd is a rare English name, likely a variant or misspelling of Wilfred, which is from Old English 'wil' (will, desire) and 'friþ' (peace). The form Wilferd may reflect a later pronunciation shift or dialectal variation. It has seen very limited historical use, with its peak in the 1910s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Will, Wilf
Variants: Wilfred
Sibling names for Wilferd
Names that share Wilferd's style, for a brother or sister.
