Wesley
Wesley is a boy name that ranked #58 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1880. Its best recorded rank was #58 in 2024.
Latest rank
#58
Peak rank
#58
Reached in 2024
Total recorded usage
226,139
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1880
What To Know About Wesley
Wesley has maintained a consistent presence in US naming data. It reads as familiar without feeling dated, which helps explain why it continues to appear on shortlists for parents considering boy names.
Wesley sits inside the US top 100 in 2024, so it is widely familiar without being as saturated as the very top handful of names.
SSA data shows Wesley appearing in official records as far back as 1880, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Wesley is currently at its best recorded US rank, which suggests it is at or near peak visibility right now.
Popularity Trend
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Page Notes
Pronunciation: WESLEY
Origin: English
Editorial status: published
Confidence: medium
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to cross-reference origin and pronunciation guidance.