Rising since 1985, #2,572 for boys today.
Popularity of Weslee since 1976
Babies named Weslee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 38 |
| 1980s | 15 | 99 |
| 1990s | 26 | 178 |
| 2000s | 21 | 275 |
| 2010s | 97 | 364 |
| 2020s | 124 | 279 |
Meaning & origin
Weslee is a modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1976. It belongs to a contemporary category of names formed by attaching the popular suffix -lee to a short syllable, in this case Wes (from the more traditional Wesley). As of 2025, Weslee ranked 2572nd in the U.S., with a 1-in-33,492 birth rate. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 1985, and its peak year so far was 2023. Texas recorded the highest usage among states, but the name remains nationally uncommon. Weslee's open-ended origin and modern feel make it a flexible choice for any gender, though it currently leans slightly feminine in popular use.
Weslee is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1976. It appears to be a blend of the name Wes, a common short form of Wesley (derived from an English surname meaning 'west meadow'), with the popular -lee suffix that has been used to create many contemporary given names.
Where Weslee is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Wes, Lee
Sibling names for Weslee
Names that share Weslee's style, for a brother or sister.
