Wilson is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1272 in 2023 with 21 recorded births. This places Wilson in the top 20% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 68 births ranking #568. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 320.0%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 13,174 boys born was named Wilson. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.