boy name
Wesley
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#52 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Wesley in the US, 1880–2025
Wesley first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2025, when 5,578 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 5,578.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Wesley popular?
Near its peak Wesley is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 27,885 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 31,167 | |
| 2000s | 21,084 | |
| 1990s | 28,246 | |
| 1980s | 31,088 | |
| 1970s | 23,252 | |
| 1960s | 18,807 | |
| 1950s | 18,074 | |
| 1940s | 12,465 | |
| 1930s | 10,937 | |
| 1920s | 12,861 | |
| 1910s | 7,603 | |
| 1900s | 1,693 | |
| 1890s | 1,365 | |
| 1880s | 1,186 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wesley a boy or a girl name?
Wesley is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Wesley a popular name right now?
Wesley is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Wesley?
In 2025, Wesley ranked #52 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Wesley most popular?
Wesley was most popular in 2025, when about 5,578 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.