Wylie
boy name#1176 in 2025Wylie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #438 in 1887, ranks #1176 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1176
rank today
#438
peak (1887)
175
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #560 |
| 1890s | #666 |
| 1900s | #755 |
| 1910s | #838 |
| 1920s | #933 |
| 1930s | #872 |
| 1940s | #971 |
| 1950s | #1224 |
| 1960s | #1409 |
| 1970s | #1774 |
| 1980s | #2265 |
| 1990s | #2555 |
| 2000s | #2203 |
| 2010s | #1763 |
| 2020s | #1414 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Wylie has been most popular in TX, CA, NC.
Living bearers
About 3,900 people named Wylie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wylie alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wylie in 2025?
- Wylie ranks #1176 among US boy names in 2025, with 175 babies given the name.
- When was the name Wylie most popular?
- Wylie peaked in 1887, reaching #438 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wylie with classmates?
- Wylie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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