Total births
1,233
Unisex name · since 1976
Weslee
Weslee has 1,233 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2574
- among boys today
- 1,233
- born since 1976
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Weslee is the #2574 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,233 recorded since 1976.
Weslee has 1,233 recorded births among boys since 1976, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2574 as of the latest data, more common than 82% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2025.
- #2574 among boys today
- 1,233 born since 1976
- 2010s peak decade
- 82% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Weslee is currently the #2574 unisex name in America, more common than 82% of boys - 1,233 born since 1976, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2574
- among boys today
- 1,233
- born since 1976
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
Weslee vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2574
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 82% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Weslee was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
54 babies were named Weslee in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Weslee compares
1,233 Top 28% higher than 72% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Weslee's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Weslee | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,233 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 54 | 23 | 22,252 |
Weslee's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Weslee splits its recorded history at 2001: 73% of all births land in the more recent half, 27% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1980 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 54 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Weslee at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#2,574
Active since
1976
Weslee popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Weslee popularity over time - girls
283 total births recorded since 1980 (Weslee as girls' name)
Weslee by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Weslee's strongest decade.
364 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Weslee births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 38
1970s
38 births
- 1980s 99
1980s
99 births
- 1990s
1990s
178 births
- 2000s
2000s
275 births
- 2010s
2010s
364 births
- 2020s
2020s
279 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 364 births (30% of all-time use).
How Weslee compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Weslee's total volume
Weslee vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Weslee by state
Where Weslee concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 30 | 2.4% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 27 | 2.2% |
| #3 | California | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Weslee's total US births 2.4%
Even split
30 of 1,233 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Weslee? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 1,233 babies named Weslee. Today it holds rank #2574 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 54 births.
When was Weslee most popular? ▼
Weslee was most popular in the 2010s decade with 364 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Weslee most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Weslee are Texas (30 births), Ohio (27 births), California (10 births).
Is Weslee a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Weslee is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,233 births, and as a girl's name it has 283 births.
How long has the name Weslee been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Weslee since 1976 -- 50 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Weslee? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Wesley, Weston, Westley, Westin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Weslee's data
- Weslee's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (364 total births) through the 2020s (279) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Weslees (30 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Weslee
Nearby Names Like Weslee
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Weslee
Wesley Boy
#58 247,713 births
Weston Boy
#70 75,907 births
Westley Boy
#656 10,119 births
Westin Boy
#727 7,414 births
Wes Boy
#743 6,786 births
Compare Weslee side by side: Weslee vs Wesley Weslee vs Weston Weslee vs Westley
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Weslee: #2574 Unisex Name - 1,233 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/weslee. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Weslee draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.