Welles
Boy nameWelles has been given to 480 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 2021. In 2025, about 1 in 40,668 boys was named Welles.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
480
Peak year
2021 (56 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1915
10-year trend
▲ +121%
Gender split
2% girls / 98% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Welles — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Welles.
FAQ
How popular is the name Welles?
Welles has been given to 480 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Welles peak?
Welles peaked in 2021, when 56 babies were given the name.
Is Welles a girl or boy name?
Welles is primarily a boy name (98% of babies named Welles are boys).
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