Wheeler
Every Wheeler since 1880 — 1,921 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Wheeler
Wheeler is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,507 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 1,921 American babies have been named Wheeler. Its peak came in 2024, when 45 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Wheeler stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Wheeler year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 33 | #3,507 |
| 2024 | — | — | 45 | #2,869 |
| 2023 | — | — | 38 | #3,226 |
| 2022 | — | — | 34 | #3,459 |
| 2021 | — | — | 33 | #3,491 |
| 2020 | — | — | 17 | #5,440 |
| 2019 | — | — | 37 | #3,191 |
| 2018 | — | — | 34 | #3,369 |
| 2017 | — | — | 22 | #4,584 |
| 2016 | — | — | 20 | #4,931 |
| 2015 | — | — | 19 | #5,049 |
| 2014 | — | — | 21 | #4,692 |
| 2013 | — | — | 16 | #5,638 |
| 2012 | — | — | 17 | #5,469 |
| 2011 | — | — | 17 | #5,417 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,464 |
| 2009 | — | — | 19 | #5,089 |
| 2008 | — | — | 14 | #6,376 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,865 |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #10,608 |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #11,410 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,797 |
| 2003 | — | — | 11 | #6,697 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,616 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,914 |
| 2000 | — | — | 7 | #9,087 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #6,390 |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,764 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | 10 | #3,276 |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,919 |
| 1960 | — | — | 9 | #3,073 |
| 1955 | — | — | 13 | #2,300 |
| 1950 | — | — | 19 | #1,745 |
| 1945 | — | — | 14 | #1,924 |
| 1940 | — | — | 24 | #1,396 |
| 1935 | — | — | 9 | #2,715 |
| 1930 | — | — | 18 | #1,817 |
| 1925 | — | — | 31 | #1,331 |
| 1920 | — | — | 39 | #1,154 |
| 1915 | — | — | 30 | #1,216 |
| 1910 | — | — | 11 | #1,042 |
| 1905 | — | — | 6 | #1,228 |
| 1900 | — | — | 12 | #783 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | 6 | #933 |
| 1880 | — | — | 13 | #524 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Wheeler in 2025?
Wheeler ranked #3,507 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Wheeler?
1,921 babies have been named Wheeler in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Wheeler most popular?
Wheeler peaked in 2024, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Wheeler a boy or girl name?
Wheeler is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Wheeler rising or falling?
Wheeler is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.