How Many People Are Named Weslie?
Complete statistics for the name Weslie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Weslie is a very rare female name, with only 792 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 416,612 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 53% of those named Weslie being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 34All 937 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
📜 Weslie Through the Generations
Weslie has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 88 births. The average age of people named Weslie is 34, indicating a younger demographic. Among them, 494 are under 30, 228 are between 30 and 60, and 215 are over 60, showing a strong presence among the younger generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Weslie's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Weslie
How Many People Have the Name Weslie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 792 people in the United States currently share the name Weslie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 416,612 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Weslie a Common or Rare Name?
Weslie is classified as Very Rare. 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 Weslie Mean?
Weslie means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Weslie in SSA data, approximately 32% are male and 68% are female.
When Was Weslie Most Popular?
The name Weslie reached peak popularity in 2024, with 88 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 Weslie?
Approximately 792 people named Weslie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 937. That works out to roughly 1 in 416,612 Americans.
Is Weslie a rare name?
Weslie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 416,612 Americans has this name.
What does the name Weslie mean?
Weslie means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Weslie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 32% of people named Weslie are male and 68% are female.
When was Weslie most popular?
Weslie peaked in 2024 with 88 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.