Wei Name Popularity and Statistics
Wei is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Wei?
Wei is spelled W-E-I. The name has 3 letters.
Wei Popularity in 2025
Rank#9,714
Recorded Births7
- Boys usage fell 874 places to #9,714 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2017.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Wei Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1991 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 7 | #9,714 |
| 2017 | Boys | 8 | #8,840 |
| 2007 | Girls | 5 | #17,636 |
| 2007 | Boys | 6 | #10,921 |
| 2004 | Boys | 14 | #5,492 |
| 2003 | Boys | 14 | #5,271 |
| 2002 | Boys | 9 | #7,055 |
| 2001 | Girls | 5 | #15,352 |
| 2001 | Boys | 15 | #4,890 |
| 2000 | Boys | 10 | #6,316 |
| 1999 | Girls | 6 | #12,688 |
| 1999 | Boys | 12 | #5,317 |
| 1998 | Boys | 18 | #3,849 |
| 1997 | Boys | 17 | #3,877 |
| 1996 | Boys | 13 | #4,613 |
| 1995 | Girls | 6 | #11,783 |
| 1995 | Boys | 11 | #5,124 |
| 1994 | Girls | 5 | #13,430 |
| 1994 | Boys | 12 | #4,803 |
| 1993 | Girls | 5 | #13,442 |
| 1993 | Boys | 10 | #5,360 |
| 1992 | Girls | 6 | #11,738 |
| 1991 | Girls | 5 | #13,147 |
| 1991 | Boys | 10 | #5,096 |
When Was Wei Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1998 · Boys
18 recorded births
National rank #3,849
1997 · Boys
17 recorded births
National rank #3,877
2001 · Boys
15 recorded births
National rank #4,890
2004 · Boys
14 recorded births
National rank #5,492
Where Wei Ranked Highest in 2007
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1,790 | 5 |