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Wesley

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Wesley was most popular in 2025, when 5,679 American babies were given the name — ranking #87 that year. In 2025 it ranked #87, with 5,679 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 250,969 people named Wesley.

Most popular in2025
Rank that year#87
Births that year5,679
Total since 1880250,969

Wesley over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Wesley’s peak in 2025. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Old English · "west meadow"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org