BoyEnglish origin

Wylie: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A beguiling child with a crafty charm.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#1828
Peak
#460 in 1887

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #57018801900: #62219001910: #75419101920: #86419201930: #89119301940: #90319401950: #105119501960: #148519601970: #152319701980: #172619801990: #248519902000: #222120002005: #243120052010: #193820102015: #194920152020: #18282020#1#2485

What Wylie Means

Wylie is a boy name of English origin. A beguiling child with a crafty charm.

How Popular Wylie Is

Wylie currently ranks #1828 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #460 in 1887. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Wylie

  • Wylie peaked at #460 in the U.S. in 1887.
  • Wylie is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Wylie is a name from the English-speaking tradition.

Names Like Wylie

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Sibling Names for Wylie

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Questions About Wylie

What does Wylie mean?

Wylie is a boy name of English origin. A beguiling child with a crafty charm.

How popular is Wylie?

Wylie currently ranks #1828 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #460 in 1887. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Wylie come from?

Wylie comes from English roots. Wylie peaked at #460 in the U.S. in 1887.

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