How Many People Are Named Wessley?
Complete statistics for the name Wessley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Wessley is a very rare name for boys, with only 240 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,376,368 Americans. The name saw its peak popularity in 1978 with 11 births, but it's now experiencing a slow rise in usage.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents completion and fulfillment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 264 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: 1978Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Wessley Through the Generations
Wessley has been a name that's seen steady, albeit small, presence through the decades. With 264 total births recorded since its inception, it's clear that Wessley doesn't dominate the charts but maintains a niche appeal. Interestingly, the age distribution shows a fair spread, with 33% under 30, 55% aged 30-60, and 12% over 60, indicating a balanced demographic among those named Wessley.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Wessley's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Wessley
How Many People Have the Name Wessley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 218 people in the United States currently share the name Wessley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,520,410 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Wessley a Common or Rare Name?
Wessley 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 Wessley Mean?
Wessley means "creative variant of Wesley" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Wessley in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Wessley Most Popular?
The name Wessley reached peak popularity in 1978, with 11 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Wessley?
Approximately 218 people named Wessley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 218. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,520,410 Americans.
Is Wessley a rare name?
Wessley is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,520,410 Americans has this name.
What does the name Wessley mean?
Wessley means "creative variant of Wesley" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Wessley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Wessley are male and 0% are female.
When was Wessley most popular?
Wessley peaked in 1978 with 11 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.