Wael
Every Wael since 1977 — 520 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Wael
Wael is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,779 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 520 American babies have been named Wael. Its peak came in 2015, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Wael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Wael year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,779 |
| 2024 | 20 | #5,057 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,697 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4,556 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,545 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,507 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,140 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,908 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,768 |
| 2016 | 19 | #5,114 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,395 |
| 2014 | 10 | #8,088 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,637 |
| 2012 | 10 | #8,109 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,473 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,750 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8,273 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,160 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,592 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,397 |
| 2005 | 8 | #9,060 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,503 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,538 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,696 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,654 |
| 2000 | 8 | #8,170 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,769 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,357 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,760 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,925 |
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Famous people named Wael
- Wael Nader al-Halqi Politician · b. 1964
- Wael Ghonim Politician · b. 1980
- Wael Gomaa Soccer player · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Wael in 2025?
Wael ranked #6,779 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Wael?
520 babies have been named Wael in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Wael most popular?
Wael peaked in 2015, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Wael a boy or girl name?
Wael is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Wael rising or falling?
Wael has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Wael?
Well-known people named Wael include Wael Nader al-Halqi (politician), Wael Ghonim (politician), Wael Gomaa (soccer player).