Boys name · Illinois
Wesley in Illinois
Wesley was the 63rd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 163 babies named Wesley that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 9,105 babies Wesley.
Popularity over time
Wesley in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 13 | 115th |
| 1926 | 54 | 152nd |
| 1943 | 40 | 186th |
| 1959 | 81 | 188th |
| 1976 | 81 | 158th |
| 1992 | 107 | 150th |
| 2009 | 58 | 245th |
| 2025 | 163 | 63rd |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 115th in 1910 to 63rd in 2025.
The most babies named Wesley in Illinois in a single year was 182, in 1977. Its best showing was 63rd among boys names in 2025.
Across the country, Wesley reached its best rank of 6th in Maine (2025). See Wesley in every state →
How popular is Wesley in Illinois?
Wesley was the 63rd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 163 babies named Wesley that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 9,105 babies Wesley.
How many babies are named Wesley in Illinois?
In 2025, 163 babies were named Wesley in Illinois. The most babies named Wesley in Illinois in a single year was 182, in 1977.
What is the rank of Wesley in Illinois?
Wesley ranked 63rd among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 63rd among boys names in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.