Boys name · Minnesota
Wesley in Minnesota
Wesley was the 16th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 155 babies named Wesley that year. Since 1912, Minnesota families have named 5,160 babies Wesley.
Popularity over time
Wesley in Minnesota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 10 | 128th |
| 1928 | 43 | 97th |
| 1944 | 26 | 141st |
| 1960 | 25 | 178th |
| 1977 | 47 | 96th |
| 1993 | 39 | 126th |
| 2009 | 61 | 118th |
| 2025 | 155 | 16th |
Its rank among boys names in Minnesota climbed from 128th in 1912 to 16th in 2025.
The most babies named Wesley in Minnesota in a single year was 155, in 2025. Its best showing was 16th 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 Minnesota?
Wesley was the 16th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 155 babies named Wesley that year. Since 1912, Minnesota families have named 5,160 babies Wesley.
How many babies are named Wesley in Minnesota?
In 2025, 155 babies were named Wesley in Minnesota. The most babies named Wesley in Minnesota in a single year was 155, in 2025.
What is the rank of Wesley in Minnesota?
Wesley ranked 16th among boys names in Minnesota in 2025. Its best showing was 16th 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.