Wilfrid
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
1,419 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1922 Peak Popularity Year
57 Peak Births

Wilfrid Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Wilfrid is an Old English name meaning 'desiring peace' or 'peaceful will', derived from elements that signify a longing for tranquility. It evolved from Wulfrid in Old English, to a Latinized form, and then to its modern version. The name gained significance through historical figures, particularly Saint Wilfrid, who contributed to the spread of Christianity in England. Today, it is seen as a classic name with noble associations, though it is not widely used.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Wilfrid"

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Pronunciation

/ˈwɪlfrɪd/

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Origin

Old English

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Etymology

The name Wilfrid is derived from the Old English elements 'wil' meaning 'desire' or 'will' and 'frid' meaning 'peace'. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'desiring peace' or 'peaceful will'.

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Meaning

Desiring peace, peaceful will

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Language Evolution

Wulfrid (Old English), Wilfridus (Latinized form), Wilfrid (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the early medieval period, particularly due to Saint Wilfrid, an influential bishop in the 7th century who played a significant role in the Christianization of parts of England.

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Variants & Derivatives

Wilfred, Wilf, Wil

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Modern Popularity & Image

Wilfrid is viewed as a traditional and somewhat vintage name, often associated with a sense of nobility and historical significance. It is less commonly used today but retains a classic charm.

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Famous People

Wilfrid Laurier, former Prime Minister of Canada, Wilfrid Sellars, American philosopher

📊 Wilfrid Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Wilfrid Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 57 peak births in 1922

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 6 US states, with strongest presence in New Hampshire

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Wilfrid" - Complete Guide (1 Names)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Wilfrid"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Wilfrid"

"Wilfrid" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1011th of 7545 742
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1445th of 6773 412
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 3051st of 7552 140
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 6919th of 10718 28
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 13420th of 16616 12
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 19331st of 24088 13
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 18910th of 23106 12

Regional Popularity of "Wilfrid" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
83.05%
1176th/1416
37.35%
515th/1379
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 46.21%
719th/1556
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Wilfrid" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Wilfrid"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Wilfrid" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Wilfrid" in the United States

The name Wilfrid is most popular in New Hampshire, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Wilfrid has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast. Across generations, 'Wilfrid' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1011th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1445th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3051st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6919th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13420th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19331st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18910th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Wilfrid' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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