Wilder is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1071 in 2023 with 27 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 41 births ranking #800. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 10,246 boys born was named Wilder. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Wilder is a vivid modern surname-style name with a free-spirited feel. Its appeal comes strongly from the word wild and the atmosphere that creates.
Although it has surname roots, the modern name is heavily shaped by contemporary word-name taste. It fits naturally beside other adventurous, image-led boys' names.