How old is someone named Wesley?
The average Wesley is 33 years old.
Half of all living Wesleys are between 12 and 49.
When was Wesley popular?
Wesley is a modern favorite: it climbed through the 2000s and hit its high in 2025. 5,679 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 1,693 | 0 |
| 1910s | 7,687 | 0 |
| 1920s | 12,970 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 11,055 | 1,400 |
| 1940s | 12,614 | 5,400 |
| 1950s | 18,207 | 12,000 |
| 1960s | 18,957 | 15,000 |
| 1970s | 23,506 | 21,000 |
| 1980s | 31,570 | 30,000 |
| 1990s | 28,645 | 28,000 |
| 2000s | 21,325 | 21,000 |
| 2010s | 31,639 | 31,000 |
| 2020s | 28,545 | 28,000 |
How many Wesleys are still alive?
About 190,000 Wesleys are alive in the US today. That's 77% of the roughly 250,000 babies named Wesley since 1880.
Most Wesleys ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Wesley?
About one in four living Wesleys are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Wesley an old name?
Somewhat. Wesley is older than 57 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Wesley will be 34 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Wesley a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98.6% of living Wesleys are men.
Names the same age as Wesley
NAME TWIN
Wesley's name twin is Marcel. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Marcel's age curve is the closest match to Wesley's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Wesley
How old is the average Wesley?
The average Wesley in the US is 33 years old. The median is 33, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Wesley?
About 190,000 Wesleys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 250,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Wesley most popular?
In 2025, when about 5,700 baby boys were named Wesley.
Is Wesley a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 27% of living Wesleys, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this