Wise
Meaningwise · English
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,177 in 1916
10 babies were named Wise in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,228 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Wise you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Wise, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Wise would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWise first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1916, when it reached #3,177.
- TrendWise has slipped 2,228 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Wise means “wise”.
About the name Wise
Wise is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “wise”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with W and ending in “-ise”. US birth records list Wise for boys from 1916 to 2025, in 18 of those 110 years. Its best year was 1916, when it ranked #3,177 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.2 | 312,500 boys |
| 1920s | 1.0 | 1,000,000 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,083,333 boys |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
| 2010s | 2.4 | 423,729 boys |
| 2020s | 6.2 | 161,290 boys |
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Wise
What does the name Wise mean?
Wise means “wise” in English.
What is the origin of the name Wise?
Wise has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Wise a boy or girl name?
Wise is a boy name.
How popular is the name Wise?
Wise ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1916 (#3,177).