Wells
How to say it: WELZ · /wɛlz/
English topographic surname meaning 'springs, water wells' (Old English 'wella'). Used as a given name via surname transfer.
Wells was the 351st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 944 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 10-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #207 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #351 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 944 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,512 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×10 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #207 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Quietly climbing, Wells has reached its best level yet in the 2020s. At the top now, it is expected to climb a little more going forward.
What goes with it
Low and smooth, Wells blends soft and breathy tones. Brooks pairs nicely in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Wells is about 1 in 147.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Wells
- Wells Coates (1895–1958)Canadian architect
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