Wylie
Every Wylie since 1880 — 6,865 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Wylie
Wylie is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,182 in 2025 with 175 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 6,865 American babies have been named Wylie — about 88% boys and 12% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 240 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 Wylie stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Wylie 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 | 65 | #2,689 | 175 | #1,182 |
| 2024 | 64 | #2,720 | 164 | #1,230 |
| 2023 | 52 | #3,179 | 113 | #1,557 |
| 2022 | 56 | #2,994 | 126 | #1,446 |
| 2021 | 51 | #3,212 | 148 | #1,289 |
| 2020 | 46 | #3,395 | 82 | #1,830 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,784 | 93 | #1,712 |
| 2018 | 36 | #4,071 | 103 | #1,603 |
| 2017 | 37 | #4,064 | 117 | #1,459 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,280 | 98 | #1,639 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,846 | 75 | #1,951 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,197 | 88 | #1,728 |
| 2013 | 18 | #7,020 | 77 | #1,863 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,196 | 85 | #1,773 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,837 | 64 | #2,101 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,754 | 73 | #1,939 |
| 2009 | 16 | #8,037 | 69 | #2,033 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,398 | 77 | #1,896 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,383 | 55 | #2,370 |
| 2006 | 13 | #9,256 | 70 | #1,941 |
| 2005 | 11 | #10,101 | 48 | #2,432 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,727 | 46 | #2,450 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,287 | 48 | #2,266 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,450 | 46 | #2,293 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,710 | 41 | #2,425 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,847 | 45 | #2,221 |
| 1995 | — | — | 28 | #2,680 |
| 1990 | — | — | 28 | #2,485 |
| 1985 | — | — | 22 | #2,425 |
| 1980 | — | — | 34 | #1,725 |
| 1975 | — | — | 35 | #1,529 |
| 1970 | — | — | 32 | #1,522 |
| 1965 | — | — | 32 | #1,385 |
| 1960 | — | — | 30 | #1,484 |
| 1955 | — | — | 47 | #1,101 |
| 1950 | — | — | 46 | #1,051 |
| 1945 | — | — | 51 | #898 |
| 1940 | — | — | 50 | #903 |
| 1935 | — | — | 61 | #797 |
| 1930 | — | — | 56 | #891 |
| 1925 | — | — | 55 | #915 |
| 1920 | — | — | 63 | #864 |
| 1915 | — | — | 53 | #856 |
| 1910 | — | — | 17 | #754 |
| 1905 | — | — | 16 | #614 |
| 1900 | — | — | 17 | #622 |
| 1895 | — | — | 18 | #490 |
| 1890 | — | — | 9 | #737 |
| 1885 | — | — | 13 | #546 |
| 1880 | — | — | 12 | #570 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Wylie in 2025?
Wylie ranked #1,182 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 175 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Wylie?
6,865 babies have been named Wylie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Wylie most popular?
Wylie peaked in 2025, when 240 newborns received the name.
Is Wylie a boy or girl name?
Wylie is used for both: about 12% of babies named Wylie have been girls and 88% boys.
Is the name Wylie rising or falling?
Wylie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.