Wells
boy name#345 in 2025Wells entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #345 in 2025, ranks #345 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1881–2025
#345
rank today
#345
peak (2025)
944
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #894 |
| 1890s | #1079 |
| 1900s | #1162 |
| 1910s | #1462 |
| 1920s | #1919 |
| 1930s | #2053 |
| 1940s | #2310 |
| 1950s | #2888 |
| 1960s | #3293 |
| 1970s | #3669 |
| 1980s | #5048 |
| 1990s | #5537 |
| 2000s | #5119 |
| 2010s | #1818 |
| 2020s | #444 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Wells has been most popular in TX, UT, NC.
Living bearers
About 6,400 people named Wells are estimated to be alive in the US today.
Wells is overwhelmingly a brand-new baby name right now — most Wellss are still in diapers.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wells in 2025?
- Wells ranks #345 among US boy names in 2025, with 944 babies given the name.
- When was the name Wells most popular?
- Wells peaked in 2025, reaching #345 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wells with classmates?
- Wells will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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