unisex name
Wildred
WIL-dred (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 36
Wildred is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 86% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1932 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1919, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1917.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Wildred Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 14 |
| 1920s | 17 |
| 1930s | 5 |
How Popular Is Wildred?
In 1932, Wildred was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Wildred
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Wildred Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wildred over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wildred
- English WIL-dred
Sibling Names for Wildred
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wildred — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wildred
How popular is the name Wildred?
In 1932, Wildred was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Wildred a girl's or a boy's name?
Wildred is used for both girls and boys. About 86% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Wildred?
Wildred has 2 syllables.
When was Wildred most popular?
Wildred peaked in 1919, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.