Wiley
boy name#1222 in 2025Wiley entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #148 in 1882, ranks #1222 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1222
rank today
#148
peak (1882)
165
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #183 |
| 1890s | #225 |
| 1900s | #258 |
| 1910s | #359 |
| 1920s | #365 |
| 1930s | #364 |
| 1940s | #422 |
| 1950s | #557 |
| 1960s | #713 |
| 1970s | #1018 |
| 1980s | #1365 |
| 1990s | #1719 |
| 2000s | #1697 |
| 2010s | #1431 |
| 2020s | #1150 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Wiley has been most popular in CA, TX, NC.
Living bearers
About 8,400 people named Wiley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wiley alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wiley in 2025?
- Wiley ranks #1222 among US boy names in 2025, with 165 babies given the name.
- When was the name Wiley most popular?
- Wiley peaked in 1882, reaching #148 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wiley with classmates?
- Wiley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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