Wilson is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1705 in 2025 with 15 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 68 births ranking #568. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 200.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 18,129 boys born was named Wilson. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.