Compare two names
Sterling and Wesley side by side: Sterling peaked in 2025 and Wesley in 2025; in 2025 they were given to 1,162 and 5,679 babies.
Sterling and Wesley, year by year
Girls and boys together; Sterling solid, Wesley dashed.
| Sterling | Wesley | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 1,162 | 5,679 |
| Rank 2025 | #346 among boys’ names | #52 among boys’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 41,197 | 250,969 |
| Peak year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Girls | 9% | 1% |
| Alive, estimated | 31,100 | 194,000 |
| Median age | 26 | 33 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.