Boy · #2,871 in 2026

Wiltz

Wiltz is a commune with city status in north-western Luxembourg, situated in the canton of the same name. Wiltz is situated on the banks of the river Wiltz. It was also a battleground in the Battle of the Bulge, near the end of World War II. A local airfield was used by both sides of the conflict, depending on the location of the Front.

Current Rank
#2,871
Peak Rank
#2,871 (1940)
Total Babies
7
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1940
First Year
1940
Last Year
1940
Peak Year
#2871
Peak Rank
7
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Wiltz

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Wiltz is a commune with city status in north-western Luxembourg, situated in the canton of the same name. Wiltz is situated on the banks of the river Wiltz. It was also a battleground in the Battle of the Bulge, near the end of World War II. A local airfield was used by both sides of the conflict, depending on the location of the Front.

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Origin & history
The Strike Monument The name "Wiltz" comes from a Celtic word meaning "on the creek." Wiltz was originally inhabited by the Celts, and was first documented in 764AD. It received its town rights in 1240. The counts of Wiltz are among the oldest in Luxembourg. One of the main features of the town is Wiltz Castle which belonged to the former Counts of Wiltz. This castle, which is situated on 600 acres (2.4 km 2 ) of lawns and gardens, contains hundreds of rooms. It was completed in 1727, and the final Count died in 1793. It served as a private girls school from 1851 until 1950, and became a retir

The Story of Wiltz

Wiltz first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1940, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1940, when 7 Wiltzs were born — ranking #2,871 that year. As of 2026, Wiltz ranks #2,871 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 7 Wiltzs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Wiltz

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Richard Brookins (1922 – 2018), soldier and honorary citizen
  • Steve Jans (born 1988), racing driver
  • Kevin Malget (born 1991), footballer
  • Guy de Muyser (1926−2024), diplomat and economist
  • Romain Schneider (born 1962), politician
  • Paul Wilwertz (1905–1979), politician

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Names that sound like Wiltz

Phonetically similar names — useful when Wiltz is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Wilts
  • Wiltse
  • Welts
  • Weltz
  • Waltz
  • Walts
  • Woltz
  • Hilts
  • Hiltz
  • Wits
  • Wilt
  • Willis

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wiltz

What does the name Wiltz mean?
Wiltz is a commune with city status in north-western Luxembourg, situated in the canton of the same name. Wiltz is situated on the banks of the river Wiltz. It was also a battleground in the Battle of the Bulge, near the end of World War II. A local airfield was used by both sides of the conflict, depending on the location of the Front.
How popular is Wiltz in 2026?
In 2026, Wiltz ranks #2,871 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Wiltz most popular?
Wiltz reached its peak popularity in 1940, ranking #2,871 that year with 7 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Wiltz most popular?
Wiltz has historically been most popular in Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Wiltz.
Is Wiltz a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Wiltz is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Wiltz?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wiltz include Moreland, Hermie, Algene. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Wiltz

Wiltz is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1940 and has accumulated 7 births in the dataset. Wiltz's peak popularity came in 1940 when it ranked #2,871. Use the chart and map above to compare Wiltz's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.