Wesley Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Wesley is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Wesley?
Wesley is spelled W-E-S-L-E-Y. The name has 6 letters.
Wesley at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Wesley means “western meadow” or “western clearing.”
- Origin
- Wesley is commonly associated with Old English origins, derived from words meaning “west” and “field” or “meadow.”
- Pronunciation
- WES-lee · 2 syllables
Wesley Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,911
Recorded Births101
Rank#52
Recorded Births5,578
- Girls usage rose 267 places to #1,911 and recorded 14 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 6 places to #52 and recorded 416 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Wesley Mean?
Wesley means “western meadow” or “western clearing.”
Origin: Wesley is commonly associated with Old English origins, derived from words meaning “west” and “field” or “meadow.”
How Do You Pronounce Wesley?
PronunciationWES-lee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Wesley?
- History
- The name Wesley has historical usage in English-speaking countries and has been borne by notable figures such as John Wesley, a leader in the Methodist movement.
Wesley Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 101 | #1,911 |
| 2025 | Boys | 5,578 | #52 |
| 2024 | Girls | 87 | #2,178 |
| 2024 | Boys | 5,162 | #58 |
| 2023 | Girls | 114 | #1,780 |
| 2023 | Boys | 4,555 | #69 |
| 2022 | Girls | 129 | #1,638 |
| 2022 | Boys | 4,668 | #70 |
| 2021 | Girls | 133 | #1,577 |
| 2021 | Boys | 4,216 | #85 |
| 2020 | Girls | 96 | #1,965 |
| 2020 | Boys | 3,706 | #98 |
| 2019 | Girls | 65 | #2,651 |
| 2019 | Boys | 3,764 | #99 |
| 2018 | Girls | 83 | #2,217 |
| 2018 | Boys | 3,628 | #105 |
| 2017 | Girls | 61 | #2,779 |
| 2017 | Boys | 3,577 | #111 |
| 2016 | Girls | 64 | #2,697 |
| 2016 | Boys | 3,429 | #117 |
| 2015 | Girls | 44 | #3,533 |
| 2015 | Boys | 3,233 | #126 |
| 2014 | Girls | 45 | #3,486 |
| 2014 | Boys | 3,143 | #130 |
When Was Wesley 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.
2025 · Boys
5,578 recorded births
National rank #52
2024 · Boys
5,162 recorded births
National rank #58
2022 · Boys
4,668 recorded births
National rank #70
2023 · Boys
4,555 recorded births
National rank #69
Where Wesley Ranked Highest in 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ME | #6 | 46 |
| WY | #7 | 16 |
| NH | #9 | 57 |
| UT | #13 | 154 |
| WI | #14 | 172 |
| MN | #16 | 155 |
| NE | #16 | 60 |
| ND | #17 | 29 |