Wellesley
boy name#9714 in 2025Wellesley entered the US charts in 1923, peaked at #3822 in 1923, ranks #9714 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1923–2025
#9714
rank today
#3822
peak (1923)
7
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3822 |
| 2010s | #12156 |
| 2020s | #9227 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Wellesley are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Wellesley is a kid of about 5 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wellesley in 2025?
- Wellesley ranks #9714 among US boy names in 2025, with 7 babies given the name.
- When was the name Wellesley most popular?
- Wellesley peaked in 1923, reaching #3822 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wellesley with classmates?
- Wellesley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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