Untamed or from the wild
Derived from the Old English word 'wilde', this name originally described someone who lived in an uncultivated area or possessed a spirited, untamed nature. It has transitioned from a common English surname to a distinctive, literary-leaning first name.
Less common today
Wilde isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,012 in 2020.
Famous Irish playwright, novelist, and poet
Character in the animated series 'Ever After High' · Ever After High
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
