Masculine dossier · first seen 1916
Wise
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2020
Peak births
16
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Wise
How many people are named Wise?
An estimated 112 living Americans are named Wise.
How rare is Wise?
Wise is very rare among babies today, with 10 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 37.5% from its 2020 peak.
How old is the typical Wise?
The median age of a living American named Wise is approximately 6 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 9 years old.
Is Wise still popular?
Yes — Wise is currently rising in popularity, with 10 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 4.4× higher than the previous decade.
1916Peak 20202025
Peak year
2020
Decline from peak
37.5%
2025
10
All-time
141