How Many People Are Named Wesley?
245,260
people in the United States are named Wesley
1 in 1,365 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#328
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0732%
Of US population
Peak Year
2024
5,231 births
Trend
↑
Rising
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
WES-lee
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "west meadow" in Old English. It has been sometimes given in honour of John Wesley (1703-1791), the founder of Methodism.
Related & Similar Names
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 45.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
19,255
California
19,235
Ohio
10,142
Georgia
9,626
North Carolina
9,246
Pennsylvania
9,155
New York
9,152
Illinois
8,943
Florida
8,431
Michigan
7,861
💡 Fun Facts About "Wesley"
- 5,231 babies were named Wesley in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2024
- Currently rising in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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