Wesley
boy name#52 in 2025Wesley entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #52 in 2025, ranks #52 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1880–2025
#52
rank today
#52
peak (2025)
5,578
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #119 |
| 1890s | #121 |
| 1900s | #128 |
| 1910s | #136 |
| 1920s | #133 |
| 1930s | #145 |
| 1940s | #161 |
| 1950s | #160 |
| 1960s | #161 |
| 1970s | #130 |
| 1980s | #97 |
| 1990s | #129 |
| 2000s | #185 |
| 2010s | #130 |
| 2020s | #72 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Wesley has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 194,000 people named Wesley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wesley alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wesley in 2025?
- Wesley ranks #52 among US boy names in 2025, with 5,578 babies given the name.
- When was the name Wesley most popular?
- Wesley peaked in 2025, reaching #52 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wesley with classmates?
- Wesley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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