boy's name
Wessley
WEZ-lee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 269
Wessley is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1978, when 11 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1970s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
- First appears in US birth records in 1926.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Wessley Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 70 |
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 7 |
How Popular Is Wessley?
In 2022, Wessley was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Wessley Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Wessley
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Wessley Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wessley over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wessley
- English WEZ-lee
Sibling Names for Wessley
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wessley — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wessley
How popular is the name Wessley?
In 2022, Wessley was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Wessley a girl's or a boy's name?
Wessley is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wessley?
Wessley has 2 syllables.
When was Wessley most popular?
Wessley peaked in 1978, when 11 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1970s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.