8,821births recorded
10Countries
1Variants
1984Peak · Austria
#436Austria 2025
Wolfgang is a boy name family recorded 8,821 times in 10 countries since 1900. It ranks highest today in Austria (#436 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Austria in 1984, at 694.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Wolfgang
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfgang | German | 4,577 | 🇦🇹 Austria | #436 | 1984 | ▼ 30 % |
| Wolfgang | German | 3,220 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1514 | 2021 | ▲ 14 % |
| Wolfgang | German | 645 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1944 | – |
| Wolfgang | German | 165 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1355 | 2018 | new |
| Wolfgang | German | 130 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2266 | 2018 | ▲ 104 % |
| Wolfgang | German | 33 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1943 | – |
Questions about Wolfgang
How popular is the name Wolfgang?
In 2025 it ranked #436 in Austria. Official registers record 8,821 births across 10 countries.
When was Wolfgang most popular?
It peaked in Austria in 1984, at 694.5 births per 100,000.
Is Wolfgang a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Wolfgang is a boy name.