Path of the wolf
Derived from the Old High German elements 'wulf', meaning wolf, and 'gang', meaning path or journey. It was a common name among Germanic tribes and later became associated with high culture and the Enlightenment due to its famous bearers. In modern times, it is often perceived as a bold, heritage-rich choice for parents looking outside the Top 1000.
Less common today
Wolfgang isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,278 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Profoundly influential composer of the Classical era
German writer and statesman, author of Faust
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Nobel Prize-winning theoretical physicist
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