Boy nameCurrently #1,534 in the USSteady
Wolfgang
//ˈwʊlfˌɡæŋ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20218 lettersStarts with W
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Wolfgang'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.
Wolfgang's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Wolfgang |
|---|---|
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1959 | 16 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 14 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 26 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 27 |
| 1992 | 49 |
| 1993 | 30 |
| 1994 | 66 |
| 1995 | 59 |
| 1996 | 48 |
| 1997 | 53 |
| 1998 | 62 |
| 1999 | 58 |
| 2000 | 51 |
| 2001 | 56 |
| 2002 | 50 |
| 2003 | 49 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2005 | 52 |
| 2006 | 48 |
| 2007 | 38 |
| 2008 | 50 |
| 2009 | 64 |
| 2010 | 69 |
| 2011 | 84 |
| 2012 | 67 |
| 2013 | 68 |
| 2014 | 93 |
| 2015 | 113 |
| 2016 | 119 |
| 2017 | 117 |
| 2018 | 126 |
| 2019 | 146 |
| 2020 | 132 |
| 2021 | 148 |
| 2022 | 131 |
| 2023 | 144 |
| 2024 | 115 |
Wolfgang through the decades
- Wolfgang peaked in 2021, when 148 babies were named Wolfgang in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Wolfgang has risen 104% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Wolfgang currently ranks #1,534 in the US and is holding steady.