Wylie
Boy nameWylie has been given to 6,865 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 2025. In 2025, about 1 in 9,760 boys was named Wylie.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
6,865
Peak year
2025 (240 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▲ +131%
Gender split
12% girls / 88% boys
Rank through the decades
Wylie's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #622 |
| 1925 | #915 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Wylie — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Wylie.
FAQ
How popular is the name Wylie?
Wylie has been given to 6,865 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Wylie peak?
Wylie peaked in 2025, when 240 babies were given the name.
Is Wylie a girl or boy name?
Wylie is primarily a boy name (88% of babies named Wylie are boys).
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