Wilson

Pronunciation: [ w-IHLS-uhn ]

Girl Name #28,710 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Wilson is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced w-IHLS-uhn.

Parents who love the name Wilson often also consider Willie, Winifred, Winnie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #28,710
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Wil Wiy Wilie Wilsie

Also a Boy Name

Wilson is also used as a boy name, ranked #645.

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Similar Names

Willie Winifred Winnie Wilhelmina William Willa Wilda Winnifred

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wilson

Is Wilson a boy or girl name?

Wilson is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #28710. As a boy name, it is ranked #645. Wilson is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Wilson?

Wilson is pronounced w-IHLS-uhn.

How popular is the name Wilson?

Wilson is currently ranked #28710 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Wilson?

Common nicknames for Wilson include Wil, Wiy, Wilie, and Wilsie.

Is Wilson a common or rare name?

Wilson is an uncommon name, ranked #28710 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Wilson

Wilson is a girl name .

Is Wilson a boy or girl name? Wilson is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,710 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #645. Wilson is more commonly used as a boy name.

Wilson is currently ranked #28,710 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Wilson include Wil, Wiy, Wilie, and Wilsie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.