Wheeler
boy name#3450 in 2025Wheeler entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #384 in 1899, ranks #3450 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#3450
rank today
#384
peak (1899)
33
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #677 |
| 1890s | #825 |
| 1900s | #890 |
| 1910s | #1284 |
| 1920s | #1391 |
| 1930s | #1769 |
| 1940s | #1801 |
| 1950s | #2328 |
| 1960s | #3126 |
| 1970s | #4698 |
| 1980s | #5882 |
| 1990s | #5459 |
| 2000s | #7398 |
| 2010s | #4623 |
| 2020s | #3589 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Wheeler has been most popular in AL, NC.
Living bearers
About 900 people named Wheeler are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wheeler alive today was born around 1941, making them about 84 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wheeler in 2025?
- Wheeler ranks #3450 among US boy names in 2025, with 33 babies given the name.
- When was the name Wheeler most popular?
- Wheeler peaked in 1899, reaching #384 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wheeler with classmates?
- Wheeler will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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