boy's name
Wilgus
WIL-gus (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 82
Wilgus is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1955 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 1922, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1918.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Wilgus Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 34 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 11 |
How Popular Is Wilgus?
In 1955, Wilgus 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 Wilgus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Wilgus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wilgus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wilgus
- English WIL-gus
Sibling Names for Wilgus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wilgus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wilgus
How popular is the name Wilgus?
In 1955, Wilgus 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 Wilgus a girl's or a boy's name?
Wilgus is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wilgus?
Wilgus has 2 syllables.
When was Wilgus most popular?
Wilgus peaked in 1922, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.