Boy · #9,821 in 2026

Wylden

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

Current Rank

#9,821

Peak Rank

#9,752 (2019)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2018

First Year

2022

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#9752

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Wylden

Wylden first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2018, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 7 Wyldens were born — ranking #9,752 that year. As of 2026, Wylden ranks #9,821 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 19 Wyldens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s 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 Wylden

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

Wilden
Wildon
Walden
Weldon
Waldon
Wheeldon
Welden
Wealden
Wilding
Weldin
Hilden
Widen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wylden

What does the name Wylden mean?

Wylden is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2018. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Wylden in 2026?

In 2026, Wylden ranks #9,821 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Wylden most popular?

Wylden reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #9,752 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Wylden a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Wylden?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wylden include Lefty, Leonzo, Mikele. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Wylden

Wylden is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2018 and has accumulated 19 births in the dataset. Wylden's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #9,752. Use the chart and map above to compare Wylden'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.