Wilfrid is a distinctive choice, ranked #2672 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Wilfrid in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2672
About the Name Wilfrid
Wilfrid has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 444 places in five years. It was most popular in 2000 at #1552 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Wilfrid is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Wilfrid
Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Wilfrid per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Wilfrid in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Wilfrid has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 444 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1552 in 2000. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Wilfrid is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
8
UK babies named Wilfrid (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 444 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Wilfrid
Likely around 1 other Wilfrid in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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