NAME PROFILE
Wilfrid
Derived as a modern variant of the Hebrew name Seth, meaning 'appointed' or 'placed.' It suggests a person who is destined for purpose, radiating a grounded yet innovative spirit that others find deeply reliable.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,419 |
| Gender | Male (19% / 81%) |
| Peak year | 1922 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1914 |
| Most recent | 1938 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
MA — 54%NH — 22%ME — 11%NY — 11%PA — 3%
Notable People
Zeth Garsed (Australian rules footballer) · Zeth Lundy (Author and film critic) · Zeth (Biblical figure variant of Seth) · Zethus (Greek mythological hero and son of Zeus) · Zeth (Popular social media personality known for 'Zeth & Saylor')
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