Wilfred is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #5239 in 2012 with 18 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 60 births ranking #1718. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 51.4%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 105,368 boys born was named Wilfred. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Wilfred is a vintage Old English name meaning desires peace. It feels gentle, thoughtful, and slightly scholarly.
The name has saintly and historical roots in England and now reads as one of the more charming antique revivals. Its calm meaning gives it an appealing softness beneath the formal shape.