Boys name · Massachusetts
Wesley in Massachusetts
Wesley was the 23rd most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 179 babies named Wesley that year. Since 1911, Massachusetts families have named 4,135 babies Wesley.
Popularity over time
Wesley in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 7 | 152nd |
| 1927 | 21 | 140th |
| 1943 | 18 | 159th |
| 1959 | 20 | 192nd |
| 1977 | 41 | 107th |
| 1993 | 42 | 134th |
| 2009 | 37 | 164th |
| 2025 | 179 | 23rd |
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts climbed from 152nd in 1911 to 23rd in 2025.
The most babies named Wesley in Massachusetts in a single year was 179, in 2025. Its best showing was 23rd 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 Massachusetts?
Wesley was the 23rd most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 179 babies named Wesley that year. Since 1911, Massachusetts families have named 4,135 babies Wesley.
How many babies are named Wesley in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 179 babies were named Wesley in Massachusetts. The most babies named Wesley in Massachusetts in a single year was 179, in 2025.
What is the rank of Wesley in Massachusetts?
Wesley ranked 23rd among boys names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was 23rd 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.