Wylie

Wylie is a unisex 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 225 babies in the United States.

Wylie at a glance

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

About the name Wylie

Wylie 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, Wylie first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 6,622 babies since 1880, including 225 in 2024.

Wylie in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Babies named Wylie in 2024
225
Total since 1880
6,622

Wylie in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Babies named Wylie in 2025
3
Total since 1996
19

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Wylie mean?

The meaning of Wylie 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 Wylie a boy or girl name?

Wylie is a unisex name. In 2024, 225 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Wylie?

Wylie comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Wylie?

Wylie is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 6,622 babies since 1880.

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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].