Boy · #7,452 in 2026

Wise

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

Current Rank

#7,452

Peak Rank

#3,177 (2020)

Total Babies

149

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1916

First Year

2026

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#3177

Peak Rank

149

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Wise

Wise first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 16 Wises were born — ranking #5,449 that year. As of 2026, Wise ranks #7,452 for baby boys with 9 births, holding steady (+0%). In total, more than 149 Wises have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Wise

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

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Yse
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Wyse
Was
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Woes
Wiz
Whiz
Wheeze

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wise

What does the name Wise mean?

Wise is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Wise in 2026?

In 2026, Wise ranks #7,452 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Wise most popular?

Wise reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #3,177 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Wise a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Wise?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wise include Chick, Ingolf, Othie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Wise

Wise is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 149 births in the dataset. Wise's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #3,177. Use the chart and map above to compare Wise'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.