Wylder
Meaningwild, untamed · English form of Wilder
- US rank
- #669
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #669 in 2025
407 babies were named Wylder in the US in 2025. It has climbed 540 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2005–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,196 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Wylder, 407 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Wylder would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWylder first shows up in US birth records in 2005, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearWylder is at its all-time high right now: #669 in 2025.
- New on the sceneWylder wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2005.
- TrendWylder has climbed 540 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #669. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedWylder is most popular in West Virginia, where it ranks #183, followed by Arkansas (#247) and Tennessee (#299). It's in the top 1,000 in 31 states.
- MeaningWylder is an English form of Wilder, which means “wild, untamed”.
About the name Wylder
Wylder is a boy name of English origin meaning “wild, untamed”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-der”. US birth records list Wylder for boys from 2005 to 2025, in 21 of those 21 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #669 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #669, with 407 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.5 | 180,505 boys |
| 2010s | 33 | 30,386 boys |
| 2020s | 179 | 5,598 boys |
Other spellings of Wylder
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 Wylder
What does the name Wylder mean?
Wylder means “wild, untamed” in English, as a form of Wilder.
What is the origin of the name Wylder?
Wylder has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Wylder a boy or girl name?
Wylder is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Wylder?
Wylder ranked #669 for US boys in 2025, given to 407 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#669).