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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Wolfe — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Wolf|Wolfgang
EnglishBoy↑↑ Surging

Wolfe

WOHLF · 1 syllables

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#2777
↑↑ Surging
#2777
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 20
Peak rank
#2585 in 2022
5yr change
+166 ranks
Birth frequency
1.3 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2777 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Wolfe

Popularity score: 20  ·  SSA Rank: #2777

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+166 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend88

Strong upward momentum in recent years.

Uniqueness70

Distinctive — unlikely to be the second one in class.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
StrongNatureBoy-leaning1-syllableGermanic RootWolf imageryEdgySurname-as-givenRareModern-vintage
Character
fierce independencesharp instinctwild strengthpredatory focusuntamed spirit
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Wolfes

determinedcompetitiveathleticskilledcourageous
STRONG
High confidence

Wolfe is an English boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2777 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +166 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2777 · very rare
Wolfe at a Glance
Meaning:From Old English 'wulf' meaning wolf, associated with strength and wildness. Used as both surname and given name.
Language root:Old English · Old High German
Peak rank:#2585 in 2022
5yr change:+166 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Wolfe Perry
Lacrosse player
Wolfe D. Tone
Historical figure
Similar Sound
WolfWells◈Wade◈WalshWillsWaite
Similar Style
AxelColtDash◈Reign◈Storm◈Kai◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Wolfe
SiennaAsher◈Phoenix◈Milo◈IvyFinn◈
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Reign◈
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Storm◈
Germanic · #1870
↓ Fading
Kai◈
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Wolfe illustration
Name Intelligence
Wolfe · Overview
Summary

Wolfe is an English boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2777 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Wolfe scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 166 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Strong · Nature · Vintage character
Wolfe carries a bold, edgy, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Wolfe is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
wolfe.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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