Wiley
Peaked at #150 nationally in 1882, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Wiley has been recorded 2% of the time for girls and 98% of the time for boys.
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Wiley — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#3554
in 1926
Current rank
#5581
in 2024
Years tracked
34
1921–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1921, Wiley reached its peak popularity for girls in 1926, ranking #3554 nationally with 9 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #10915 (2014) to #5581 (2024) — a 49% improvement.
As of 2024, Wiley ranks #5581 nationally for girls, with 23 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,581 | 23 |
| 2023 | #4,444 | 32 |
| 2022 | #4,784 | 29 |
| 2021 | #5,226 | 25 |
| 2020 | #5,836 | 21 |
| 2019 | #7,317 | 16 |
| 2018 | #9,774 | 11 |
| 2017 | #6,029 | 21 |
Wiley — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#150
in 1882
Current rank
#1159
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Wiley reached its peak popularity for boys in 1882, ranking #150 nationally with 92 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1411 (2014) to #1159 (2024) — a 18% improvement.
As of 2024, Wiley ranks #1159 nationally for boys, with 180 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,159 | 180 |
| 2023 | #1,136 | 186 |
| 2022 | #1,155 | 179 |
| 2021 | #1,080 | 197 |
| 2020 | #1,165 | 166 |
| 2019 | #1,217 | 157 |
| 2018 | #1,450 | 121 |
| 2017 | #1,428 | 122 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Wiley most popular?
Wiley was most popular in 1882, when it ranked #150 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Wiley becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Wiley?
At least 18,605 babies have been recorded with the name Wiley in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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