boy's name
Wilferd
WIL-ferd (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 481
Wilferd is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1966 it was given to 6 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 1925, when 24 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Wilferd Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 111 |
| 1920s | 190 |
| 1930s | 119 |
| 1940s | 38 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 6 |
How Popular Is Wilferd?
In 1966, Wilferd was given to 6 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 Wilferd
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Wilferd Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wilferd over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wilferd
- English WIL-ferd
Sibling Names for Wilferd
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wilferd — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wilferd
How popular is the name Wilferd?
In 1966, Wilferd was given to 6 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 Wilferd a girl's or a boy's name?
Wilferd is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wilferd?
Wilferd has 2 syllables.
When was Wilferd most popular?
Wilferd peaked in 1925, when 24 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.