How Many People Are Named Wesly?
Complete statistics for the name Wesly: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Wesly, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,181 people in the US today, making up 1 in 279,417 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2002 with 32 births, showing a declining trend since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 43All 1,426 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: 2002Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Wesly Through the Generations
Wesly has seen a steady decline in usage since its peak in 2002, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With 1,181 estimated living bearers, the name is predominantly found among adults, with 40% aged between 30 and 60 years old. Interestingly, 37% of those named Wesly are under 30, indicating a younger demographic that still carries the name forward.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Wesly's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Wesly
How Many People Have the Name Wesly?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,181 people in the United States currently share the name Wesly. That works out to roughly 1 in every 279,417 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Wesly a Common or Rare Name?
Wesly 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 Wesly Mean?
Wesly means "creative variant of Wesley" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Wesly in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Wesly Most Popular?
The name Wesly reached peak popularity in 2002, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Wesly?
Approximately 1,181 people named Wesly live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,426. That works out to roughly 1 in 279,417 Americans.
Is Wesly a rare name?
Wesly is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 279,417 Americans has this name.
What does the name Wesly mean?
Wesly means "creative variant of Wesley" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Wesly more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Wesly are male and 0% are female.
When was Wesly most popular?
Wesly peaked in 2002 with 32 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.