Boys name · Kentucky
Wesley in Kentucky
The SSA records 5,511 Wesley births in Kentucky, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #61 most popular boys name, from 72 births that year.
Popularity over time
Wesley in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 8 | #124 |
| 1926 | 23 | #169 |
| 1943 | 31 | #155 |
| 1959 | 30 | #177 |
| 1976 | 77 | #73 |
| 1992 | 79 | #74 |
| 2009 | 54 | #116 |
| 2025 | 72 | #61 |
The most Wesley births in Kentucky in a single year was 158, in 1977. Wesley's highest rank in Kentucky was #46, set in 1977.
Wesley started at #124 in 1910 and finished at #61 in 2025 on the boys list in Kentucky, with a high of #46 in 1977 and a low of #261 in 1942.
Nationally, Wesley's strongest state was Maine, where it hit #6 in 2025. See Wesley in every state →
How popular is Wesley in Kentucky?
The SSA records 5,511 Wesley births in Kentucky, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #61 most popular boys name, from 72 births that year.
How many babies are named Wesley in Kentucky?
In 2025, 72 babies born in Kentucky were named Wesley.
What is the rank of Wesley in Kentucky?
Wesley's 2025 rank among boys names in Kentucky was #61.
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.