Boy · #3,289 in 2026

Wirt

Name: Popularity of the name Wirt in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Wirt, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,289

Peak Rank

#1,885 (1920)

Total Babies

286

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1881

First Year

1959

Last Year

1920

Peak Year

#1885

Peak Rank

286

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Wirt

The earliest SSA record of Wirt as a baby boy name dates back to 1881, when 8 babies received it. 1920 was its biggest year on record, with 18 newborns named Wirt — #1,885 in the national rankings. The 1920s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 37% of all recorded Wirts. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1959 (7 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 286 Wirts have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Wirt

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

Wort
Wert
Word
Wird
Werd
Wurd
Werde
Wurde
Yurt
Hurt
Hert
Hirt

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wirt

What does the name Wirt mean?

Wirt is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1881. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Wirt in 2026?

In 2026, Wirt ranks #3,289 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Wirt most popular?

Wirt reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #1,885 that year with 18 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Wirt most popular?

Wirt has historically been most popular in Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Wirt.

Is Wirt a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Wirt is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Wirt?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wirt include Hope, Cleave, Elby. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Wirt

Wirt is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1881 and has accumulated 286 births in the dataset. Wirt's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #1,885. Use the chart and map above to compare Wirt'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.