FIRST NAME
Wilson
Wilson is the 485th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 39,489 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 406 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #485 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
69,639
living · #394
2020 CENSUS
39,489
living · #485
BABIES NAMED WILSON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025405
As a male name, Wilson peaked in 1918, when 1,381 babies were named Wilson (the #122 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #14,849 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
406
living · #14,849
BABIES NAMED WILSON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1913–2021
20216
As a female name, Wilson peaked in 2001, when 10 babies were named Wilson (the #10076 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)