Wylie
How to say it: WYE-lee · /ˈwaɪli/
Scottish surname from Old English 'wilig' (willow) or a place name; used as a given name with a nature feel.
Wylie was the 709th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 240 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 33% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #587 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #709 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 240 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,751 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +33% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #587 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing through recent decades, Wylie is enjoying its strongest period in the 2020s. At the top now, it is expected to climb further.
What goes with it
Gentle and lilting, WYE lee carries a soft lilt. Oakley echoes its manner.
Nicknames
- Wyl
Honouring a Wylie in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Wylie is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Wylie
- Wylie Stateman (born 2000)American sound engineer
- Wylie Watson (1889–1966)British actor
- Wylie Cameron Grant (1879–1968)American tennis player
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