Wulf
Meaningwolf · Old English
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #10,760 in 2018
5 babies were named Wulf in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2018–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Wulf you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Wulf, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Wulf would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWulf first shows up in US birth records in 2018, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #10,760.
- New on the sceneWulf wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2018.
- MeaningIn Old English, Wulf means “wolf”.
About the name Wulf
Wulf is a boy name of English origin meaning “wolf”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with W and ending in “-ulf”. US birth records list Wulf for boys from 2018 to 2025, in 3 of those 8 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #10,760 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.6 | 606,061 boys |
| 2020s | 1.1 | 937,500 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 Wulf
What does the name Wulf mean?
Wulf means “wolf” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Wulf?
Wulf has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Wulf a boy or girl name?
Wulf is a boy name.
How popular is the name Wulf?
Wulf ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#10,760).