Wessley
boy nameWessley entered the US charts in 1926, peaked at #3305 in 1962, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1926–2025
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rank today
#3305
peak (1962)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4201 |
| 1930s | #3776 |
| 1940s | #3733 |
| 1960s | #3761 |
| 1970s | #4323 |
| 1980s | #5184 |
| 1990s | #7093 |
| 2000s | #9767 |
| 2010s | #11730 |
| 2020s | #9823 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Wessley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wessley alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wessley in 2025?
- Wessley is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Wessley most popular?
- Wessley peaked in 1962, reaching #3305 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wessley with classmates?
- Wessley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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