Boys name · Pennsylvania
Wesley in Pennsylvania
Wesley was the 47th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 235 babies named Wesley that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 9,394 babies Wesley.
Popularity over time
Wesley in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11 | 142nd |
| 1926 | 61 | 151st |
| 1943 | 62 | 146th |
| 1959 | 66 | 183rd |
| 1976 | 47 | 180th |
| 1992 | 102 | 117th |
| 2009 | 94 | 142nd |
| 2025 | 235 | 47th |
Its rank among boys names in Pennsylvania climbed from 142nd in 1910 to 47th in 2025.
The most babies named Wesley in Pennsylvania in a single year was 238, in 2024. Its best showing was 44th among boys names in 2024.
Across the country, Wesley reached its best rank of 6th in Maine (2025). See Wesley in every state →
How popular is Wesley in Pennsylvania?
Wesley was the 47th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 235 babies named Wesley that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 9,394 babies Wesley.
How many babies are named Wesley in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 235 babies were named Wesley in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Wesley in Pennsylvania in a single year was 238, in 2024.
What is the rank of Wesley in Pennsylvania?
Wesley ranked 47th among boys names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 44th among boys names in 2024.
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.