Wolfgang
3 countries#1514 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Wolfgang was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,220 births recorded 1929–2025 · currently #1514 · peaked in 2021 with 148 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Illinois, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
621 births recorded 1900–2021 · peaked in 1944 with 40 births
Most common in: Moselle, Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin, Nord, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
112 births recorded 2003–2021 · currently #1782 · peaked in 2018 with 15 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
112 births recorded 2003–2021 · peaked in 2018 with 15 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Wolfgang’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2513 | — |
| 2007 | #3025 | ↓512 |
| 2008 | #2515 | ↑510 |
| 2009 | #2119 | ↑396 |
| 2010 | #1986 | ↑133 |
| 2011 | #1738 | ↑248 |
| 2012 | #2049 | ↓311 |
| 2013 | #2009 | ↑40 |
| 2014 | #1657 | ↑352 |
| 2015 | #1475 | ↑182 |
| 2016 | #1450 | ↑25 |
| 2017 | #1455 | ↓5 |
| 2018 | #1396 | ↑59 |
| 2019 | #1277 | ↑119 |
| 2020 | #1347 | ↓70 |
| 2021 | #1280 | ↑67 |
| 2022 | #1411 | ↓131 |
| 2023 | #1315 | ↑96 |
| 2024 | #1530 | ↓215 |
| 2025 | #1514 | ↑16 |
Frequently asked questions about Wolfgang
Is Wolfgang a popular name?
Yes — Wolfgang currently ranks #1514 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Wolfgang more common for boys or girls?
Wolfgang is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Wolfgang most popular?
Wolfgang peaked in 2021 in United States, with 148 recorded births that year.
Is Wolfgang rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Wolfgang’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2980 in 1929 to #1514 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Wolfgang?
At least 3,953 babies have been recorded with the name Wolfgang across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Wolfgang popular in more than one country?
Yes — Wolfgang appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Wolfgang?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Wolfgang include Lamar, Tristian, Barry, Gilberto.
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