Wilder is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #976 in 2025 with 31 recorded births. This places Wilder in the top 16% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 41 births ranking #800. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 8,772 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.