Wilder is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3572 in 2025 with 43 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 89 births ranking #2155. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 37,378 girls born was named Wilder. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.