Declining since 2022, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Wyler since 2008
Babies named Wyler per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 47 |
| 2020s | 115 |
Meaning & origin
The name Wyler entered the U.S. baby name charts in 2008, a relatively recent arrival. Though never common, it reached its peak rank of 5,861 in 2025, the latest year available. At that time, approximately 1 in 113,872 boys received the name. However, the trajectory data shows a declining trend since 2022. The name's origins are uncertain but suggest a connection to the English surname Wyler, possibly derived from a place name or an occupational term. It has been borne by notable individuals such as filmmaker William Wyler, which may have contributed to its modest use. Overall, Wyler remains a uncommon and distinctive choice with no strong ties to any specific region or state.
The name Wyler is of uncertain origin, likely arising as an English surname. It may derive from a place name such as Wylye in Wiltshire, or from an occupational term related to a 'wheelwright' or 'wiler' (a maker of wheels). As a given name, it gained rare but consistent use from the late 2000s onward, possibly influenced by the surname of filmmaker William Wyler or as a modern coinage.
Sibling names for Wyler
Names that share Wyler's style, for a brother or sister.
