Declining since 2003, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Wesly since 1915
Babies named Wesly per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 29 |
| 1920s | 74 |
| 1930s | 47 |
| 1940s | 48 |
| 1950s | 75 |
| 1960s | 100 |
| 1970s | 127 |
| 1980s | 244 |
| 1990s | 222 |
| 2000s | 249 |
| 2010s | 160 |
| 2020s | 64 |
Meaning & origin
Wesly is an uncommon spelling variant of the classic name Wesley. U.S. records show it first appeared in 1915, with its peak rank in 2002 at 6,446, when 1 in 131,390 boys received the name. Since 2003, its usage has been steadily declining, reflecting a trajectory away from this particular spelling in favor of the more standard Wesley. Although not associated with any specific top states, Wesly remains a recognizable alternative for parents seeking a slightly different take on a familiar name.
Wesly is a spelling variant of Wesley, an English surname transferred to given name use. Wesley derives from a place name meaning 'west meadow' in Old English. The name gained popularity as a first name through John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, though the variant spelling Wesly is less common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Wes
Sibling names for Wesly
Names that share Wesly's style, for a brother or sister.
