How Many People Are Named Wiley?

18,605

people in the United States are named Wiley

1 in 18,005 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1919

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0056%

Of US population

Peak Year

1921

309 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: WIE-lee
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a surname which was derived either from a place name meaning "temple clearing" in Old English or from a nickname meaning "wily, tricky" in Middle English.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
2.0%
Male
98.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 73.5 years old

Young (<30) 3,502
18.8%
Adult (30–60) 2,118
11.4%
Senior (>60) 12,985
69.8%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

North Carolina 1,654
Texas 1,469
Georgia 1,332
Alabama 1,075
Mississippi 848
Tennessee 825
California 636
Virginia 616
Louisiana 528
Florida 527

💡 Fun Facts About "Wiley"

  • 203 babies were named Wiley in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1921
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in North Carolina

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