Wesam
Every Wesam since 1976 — 371 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Wesam
Wesam is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,793 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 371 American babies have been named Wesam. Its peak came in 2014, when 22 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 Wesam stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Wesam year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,793 |
| 2024 | 6 | #12,266 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,733 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,607 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,773 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,313 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,613 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,974 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,526 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,615 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,670 |
| 2011 | 10 | #8,041 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,647 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,920 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,289 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 8 | #9,066 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,479 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,798 |
| 2002 | 10 | #7,019 |
| 2001 | 6 | #10,500 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,901 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,829 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,800 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,482 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Wesam in 2025?
Wesam ranked #13,793 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Wesam?
371 babies have been named Wesam in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Wesam most popular?
Wesam peaked in 2014, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Wesam a boy or girl name?
Wesam is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Wesam rising or falling?
Wesam is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.