boy's name
Worley
WUR-lee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 730
Worley is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1971 it was given to 6 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 1920, when 32 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1882.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Worley Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 15 |
| 1890s | 21 |
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 111 |
| 1920s | 181 |
| 1930s | 159 |
| 1940s | 111 |
| 1950s | 71 |
| 1960s | 40 |
| 1970s | 11 |
How Popular Is Worley?
In 1971, Worley was given to 6 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.
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 Worley
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Worley Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Worley over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Worley
- English WUR-lee
Sibling Names for Worley
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Worley — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Worley
How popular is the name Worley?
In 1971, Worley was given to 6 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 Worley a girl's or a boy's name?
Worley is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Worley?
Worley has 2 syllables.
When was Worley most popular?
Worley peaked in 1920, when 32 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.