How Many People Are Named Wells?
Complete statistics for the name Wells: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Wells is a very rare name for boys, with only 5,555 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 59,402 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 84% of its bearers under 30, and it peaked in popularity in 2024.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 6,201 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Wells Through the Generations
Wells stands out as a name that's gaining traction among younger parents. With 5,555 individuals carrying this moniker in the U.S., it's clear that Wells is becoming increasingly popular. The majority of those named Wells are under 30, indicating a strong preference for this name among new generations. In fact, 5,196 of the 5,555 Wellses are under 30, showing how this name is embraced by modern families. The peak year for Wells was 2024, with 877 births, suggesting a recent surge in popularity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Wells's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Wells
How Many People Have the Name Wells?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 169,750 people in the United States currently share the name Wells. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,953 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Wells a Common or Rare Name?
Wells is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Wells Mean?
Wells means "English occupational surname (one who digs wells)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Wells in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.
When Was Wells Most Popular?
The name Wells reached peak popularity in 2024, with 877 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Wells?
Approximately 169,750 people named Wells live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 169,750. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,953 Americans.
Is Wells a rare name?
Wells is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,953 Americans has this name.
What does the name Wells mean?
Wells means "English occupational surname (one who digs wells)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Wells more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Wells are male and 3% are female.
When was Wells most popular?
Wells peaked in 2024 with 877 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.