Wolfe
A surname transferred from the given name of English and German origin, a variant of Wolf.
Every Wolfe since 1994 — 530 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Wolfe
Wolfe is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,879 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 530 American babies have been named Wolfe. Its peak came in 2022, when 53 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Wolfe stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Wolfe year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #2,879 |
| 2024 | 48 | #2,745 |
| 2023 | 43 | #2,947 |
| 2022 | 53 | #2,588 |
| 2021 | 40 | #3,070 |
| 2020 | 49 | #2,616 |
| 2019 | 44 | #2,846 |
| 2018 | 33 | #3,440 |
| 2017 | 33 | #3,436 |
| 2016 | 30 | #3,677 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,473 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,293 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,522 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,471 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,730 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,344 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,924 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,832 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,872 |
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| 2001 | 6 | #10,507 |
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Famous people named Wolfe
- Wolfe Tone Social activist · 1763–1798
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wolfe mean?
A surname transferred from the given name of English and German origin, a variant of Wolf.
How popular is the name Wolfe in 2025?
Wolfe ranked #2,879 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Wolfe?
530 babies have been named Wolfe in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Wolfe most popular?
Wolfe peaked in 2022, when 53 newborns received the name.
Is Wolfe a boy or girl name?
Wolfe is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Wolfe rising or falling?
Wolfe is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Wolfe?
Well-known people named Wolfe include Wolfe Tone (social activist).