FIRST NAME
Wisdom
Wisdom is the 5,873rd most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 835 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 626 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #5,873 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
835
living · #5,873
BABIES NAMED WISDOM BY BIRTH YEAR · 1988–2025
2025160
As a male name, Wisdom peaked in 2025, when 160 babies were named Wisdom (the #1251 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #10,802 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
626
living · #10,802
BABIES NAMED WISDOM BY BIRTH YEAR · 1994–2025
202561
As a female name, Wisdom peaked in 2025, when 61 babies were named Wisdom (the #2819 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)