Wolf
Wolf first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2021, when 107 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Wolf popular?
Rising Wolf has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 553 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 555 | |
| 2000s | 204 | |
| 1990s | 127 | |
| 1980s | 48 | |
| 1970s | 64 | |
| 1960s | 42 | |
| 1950s | 60 | |
| 1910s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Wolf mean?
Directly from the Germanic element 'wolf' (Old High German/Old English wulf), meaning 'wolf'. It was the most common animal element in early Germanic names, often used as a short form of longer compounds such as Wolfgang or Wolfram.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wolf mean?
Wolf means wolf. Directly from the Germanic element 'wolf' (Old High German/Old English wulf), meaning 'wolf'. It was the most common animal element in early Germanic names, often used as a short form of longer compounds such as Wolfgang or Wolfram.
What is the origin of the name Wolf?
Wolf is of germanic origin.
How do you pronounce Wolf?
Wolf is pronounced “WUULF.”
Is Wolf a boy or a girl name?
Wolf is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Wolf a popular name right now?
Wolf has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Wolf?
In 2025, Wolf ranked #1902 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Wolf most popular?
Wolf was most popular in 2021, when about 107 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Wolf?
Names similar to Wolf include Rolf, Ludwig, Clovis, Wolfgang, Adolf.
What names go well with Wolf?
germanic names that pair well with Wolf include Robert, William, Charles, Emma, Walter.