Unisex nameCurrently #2,702 in the USRising
Wisdom
//ˈwɪzdəm//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20226 lettersStarts with W
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Wisdom's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Wisdom's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Wisdom |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 35 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 44 |
| 2002 | 35 |
| 2003 | 38 |
| 2004 | 49 |
| 2005 | 49 |
| 2006 | 56 |
| 2007 | 60 |
| 2008 | 64 |
| 2009 | 62 |
| 2010 | 66 |
| 2011 | 72 |
| 2012 | 75 |
| 2013 | 70 |
| 2014 | 72 |
| 2015 | 84 |
| 2016 | 88 |
| 2017 | 72 |
| 2018 | 96 |
| 2019 | 96 |
| 2020 | 84 |
| 2021 | 94 |
| 2022 | 133 |
| 2023 | 122 |
| 2024 | 102 |
Wisdom through the decades
- Wisdom peaked in 2022, when 133 babies were named Wisdom in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Wisdom has risen 50% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Wisdom currently ranks #2,702 in the US and is on the rise.