Rising since 2018, #2,390 for boys today.
Popularity of Weller since 2018
Babies named Weller per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 188 |
Meaning & origin
Weller is a rare modern given name that emerged in the United States only recently. First recorded in 2018, it has been steadily growing in use, reaching its peak rank of 2,390 in 2025. With approximately 1 in every 29,966 boys receiving the name, it remains an uncommon choice. The name is most popular in Kentucky, North Carolina, and Ohio. Its origin as a surname gives it a distinctive, occupational feel, and it fits alongside other trendy surname-names for boys.
Weller is a surname turned given name, most likely derived from the Middle English term 'wellere', meaning 'one who tends a well' or 'spring'. It may also be a habitational name for someone from a place named Well or Welle. As a first name, its use is modern and rare, with recorded births in the United States since 2018.
Where Weller is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Wel, Wellie
Variants: Wellar
Sibling names for Weller
Names that share Weller's style, for a brother or sister.
