Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Wesley.
National Rank (2025)
#52
All-Time Peak Rank
#52 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
247,713
Unisex Distribution98.7% Boy / 1.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Wesley Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Wesley
According to SSA data, Wesley achieved its highest historical rank of #52 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 5,578 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 72.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Wesley scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+72.5% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,578Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
18yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityVery Stable
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:1,186
1890s:1,365
1900s:1,693
1910s:7,603
1920s:12,861
1930s:10,937
1940s:12,465
1950s:18,074
1960s:18,807
1970s:23,252
1980s:31,088
1990s:28,246
2000s:21,084
2010s:31,167
2020s:27,885
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesWes-ley
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with W, a letter used by only 1.1% of SSA names.
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