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Wilson

male

Meaning

"Son of William"

Patronymic surname formed from Will, increasingly used as a given name while retaining its English lineage marker.

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Popularity History of Wilson

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#644Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#644

Wilson was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+29

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Wilson Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Wilson.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Wilson

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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