Wesley
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: West Meadow
Background: The name Wesley originates from the Old English words 'wēst,' meaning 'west,' and 'lēah,' meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing.' It was also influenced by its adoption into Old French, further establishing its meaning. The name signifies a location or geographical reference.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#160
Total births
245,260
Most popular decade
2020s
(68,520 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+72 ranks)
Years in Top 100
17
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
98.7% male
1.3% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 123
- First year rank
- #109
- Peak year
- 2024
- Peak year births
- 5,144
- Peak rank
- #58
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 5,144
- Recent rank
- #58
Female
- First year
- 1890
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,338
- Peak year
- 2021
- Peak year births
- 133
- Peak rank
- #1,577
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 87
- Recent rank
- #2,166
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).