Holding steady, #3,848 for boys today.
Popularity of Wylee since 1979
Babies named Wylee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 28 |
| 2000s | 21 | 112 |
| 2010s | 81 | 186 |
| 2020s | 75 | 132 |
Meaning & origin
Wylee first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1979 but remained very rare for decades. Its popularity has grown significantly in recent years, reaching its peak in 2024, when it ranked 3,848th overall. The name's trajectory has been stable, and it is currently given to roughly 1 in 61,003 newborns. As a modern variant of the traditional surname-turned-first-name Wiley, Wylee fits a pattern of playful respellings that appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar sound. It has not yet been recorded in any top state, suggesting its use is scattered nationwide.
Wylee is a modern spelling variant of the name Wiley, which itself derives from an Old English surname meaning 'crafty' or 'cunning'. The name has gained popularity in the 21st century as parents seek unique spellings of traditional names. Its modern usage reflects a trend toward distinctive phonetic renderings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee
Sibling names for Wylee
Names that share Wylee's style, for a brother or sister.
