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Origin & history of Wilde1
Modern American roots
The name Wilde is generally understood as a modern variant, stylistic spelling, or related form connected to the root name William. The root name William is commonly associated with the meaning resolute protector. Because Wilde may represent a contemporary adaptation or creative variation, its meaning is most safely interpreted through the better-documented history and symbolism connected to William.
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Root name
The root form of Wilde is
Wilde — meaning Wild.
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Modern usage
Wilde remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Wilde?
2020
peak year
Wilde first appears in the U.S. registration record in 2009. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2020, 26 babies received the name (ranked #4010). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #7116), with roughly 15 babies named Wilde each year. Wilde has been trending upward in recent years. In total, around 154 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
26
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #4,010)
(ranked #4,010)
15
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
150
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
154
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Wilde8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.
💼Achiever
👑Authoritative
💰Business-minded
🏆Resilient
W5
I9
L3
D4
E5
Sum: 26 → Life path 8
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Personality of Wilde💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
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Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
🔑
Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
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Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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