Wolfgang
Wolfgang first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2021, when 148 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Wolfgang popular?
Rising Wolfgang has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 786 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,002 | |
| 2000s | 508 | |
| 1990s | 468 | |
| 1980s | 98 | |
| 1970s | 104 | |
| 1960s | 120 | |
| 1950s | 102 | |
| 1940s | 5 | |
| 1930s | 19 | |
| 1920s | 8 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Wolfgang mean?
From the Germanic elements 'wolf' ('wolf') and 'gang' ('path, journey, going'), usually read as 'wolf's path' or 'wolf journey'. Borne by the 10th-century Saint Wolfgang of Regensburg and by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wolfgang mean?
Wolfgang means wolf path. From the Germanic elements 'wolf' ('wolf') and 'gang' ('path, journey, going'), usually read as 'wolf's path' or 'wolf journey'. Borne by the 10th-century Saint Wolfgang of Regensburg and by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
What is the origin of the name Wolfgang?
Wolfgang is of germanic origin.
How do you pronounce Wolfgang?
Wolfgang is pronounced “VOLF-gahng.”
Is Wolfgang a boy or a girl name?
Wolfgang is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Wolfgang a popular name right now?
Wolfgang has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Wolfgang?
In 2025, Wolfgang ranked #1519 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Wolfgang most popular?
Wolfgang was most popular in 2021, when about 148 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Wolfgang?
Names similar to Wolfgang include Wolf, Rolf, Ludwig, Clovis, Adolf.
What names go well with Wolfgang?
germanic names that pair well with Wolfgang include Robert, William, Charles, Emma, Walter.