How old is someone named Wilson?
The average Wilson is 37 years old.
Half of all living Wilsons are between 17 and 56.
When was Wilson popular?
Wilson has never really gone out of style. Parents have chosen it every year for more than a century; its busiest year was 1918.
Popular names of 1918 · The most popular names of the 1910s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 759 | 0 |
| 1910s | 6,859 | 0 |
| 1920s | 5,056 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 3,696 | 460 |
| 1940s | 4,364 | 1,800 |
| 1950s | 3,383 | 2,200 |
| 1960s | 2,660 | 2,100 |
| 1970s | 2,318 | 2,100 |
| 1980s | 2,884 | 2,700 |
| 1990s | 4,190 | 4,000 |
| 2000s | 4,915 | 4,800 |
| 2010s | 4,265 | 4,200 |
| 2020s | 2,411 | 2,400 |
How many Wilsons are still alive?
About 27,000 Wilsons are alive in the US today. That's 55% of the roughly 49,000 babies named Wilson since 1880.
Roughly half of all Wilsons ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Wilson?
About one in four living Wilsons are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Wilson an old name?
Somewhat. Wilson is older than 62 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Wilson will be 39 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Wilson a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.5% of living Wilsons are men.
Names the same age as Wilson
NAME TWIN
Wilson's name twin is Linnea. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Linnea's age curve is the closest match to Wilson's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Wilson
How old is the average Wilson?
The average Wilson in the US is 37 years old. The median is 32, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Wilson?
About 27,000 Wilsons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 49,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Wilson most popular?
In 1918, when about 1,400 baby boys were named Wilson.
Is Wilson a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 27% of living Wilsons, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this