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Wesley

Wesley is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Wesley?

Recorded births named Wesley by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	250,969 births
England & Wales since 1996	2,525 births
Ireland since 1964	859 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Wesley's popularity over time

Babies named Wesley per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 2025 (5,679/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (185/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1977 (155/yr).

When was Wesley popular?

Wesley reached its peak in 2025, when it was the #87 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2020s name.

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