Wilferd is of Germanic origin, derived from the words 'will' meaning 'resolute power' and 'frithu' meaning 'peace'. It was popularized by Wilferd Peterson, an American poet known for his works like 'A Tree in the Ocean', who himself embraced this name due to its unique blend of strength and harmony.
"Wilferd experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a high of 24 births in both 1927 and 1925, but no more than 8 births from 1936 onwards. After peaking in the early 1920s, the name's popularity declined steadily until it reached single digits by mid-century."