Wylder
Wylder is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Wild, untamed, or living in the wilderness.
Origin and history
Wylder is a contemporary surname-as-first-name choice derived from the Old English word meaning wild, untamed, or living in the woods. While originally an English habitational or descriptive surname, it has gained traction in the United States as a modern variant spelling of Wilder. Its popularity has risen significantly in recent years as parents favor nature-inspired, rugged names with the trendy '-er' ending.
Popularity in the United States
2,513 babies in the United States have been named Wylder since 1880. It ranks #2585 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #764.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.7 %)
- TX (9.7 %)
- NC (6.3 %)
- GA (5.8 %)
- TN (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 56 |
| 2010-2019 | 609 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,848 |
Fun facts
- Wylder is a modern stylistic variant of Wilder, utilizing the trendy letter 'y'.
- The vast majority of total U.S. births recorded with the name Wylder have occurred since 2020.