Wolfe
Meaningwolf · English
- US rank
- #2,833
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,563 in 2022
44 babies were named Wolfe in the US in 2025. It has dropped 247 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1994–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Wolfe you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 38,760 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Wolfe, 44 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Wolfe would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWolfe first shows up in US birth records in 1994, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 31 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #2,563.
- TrendWolfe has slipped 247 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,833. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Wolfe means “wolf”.
About the name Wolfe
Wolfe is a boy name of English origin meaning “wolf”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with W and ending in “-lfe”. US birth records list Wolfe for boys from 1994 to 2025, in 22 of those 32 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #2,563 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,833, with 44 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.0 | 1,034,483 boys |
| 2000s | 1.4 | 719,424 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 86,881 boys |
| 2020s | 27 | 37,383 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Wolfe
What does the name Wolfe mean?
Wolfe means “wolf” in English.
What is the origin of the name Wolfe?
Wolfe has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Wolfe a boy or girl name?
Wolfe is a boy name.
How popular is the name Wolfe?
Wolfe ranked #2,833 for US boys in 2025, given to 44 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#2,563).