Wiley

Wiley is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 180 boys in the United States.

Wiley at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Wiley

Wiley belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Wiley first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #150 in 1882, and in 2024 180 babies received the name — 18,234 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Wiley in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#150 in 1882
Peak year
1921
Babies named Wiley in 2024
180
Total since 1880
18,234

Wiley in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2015
Best rank
#3908 in 2015
Babies named Wiley in 2020
3
Total since 1996
14

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Wiley mean?

The meaning of Wiley is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Wiley a boy or girl name?

Wiley is a boy name. In 2024, 180 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Wiley?

Wiley comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Wiley?

Wiley first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #150 in 1882, and 180 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].