Wilson is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from the place name Wilson, which means 'son of William'. It was first used as a given name in the 19th century, particularly in America, and has since become popular worldwide.
The name Wilson experienced varied popularity over the past century, with peaks and valleys in its annual birth count. The most notable surges occurred around the late 90s to early 2000s, with a high of 10 births recorded in 2001. However, it's clear that this name has seen a steady decline in recent years, with five or fewer births reported annually since 2013. Overall, there were a total of 210 Wilson babies born over the course of these years.