Wadley
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #7,679 in 2025
10 babies were named Wadley in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2003–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Wadley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Wadley, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Wadley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWadley first shows up in US birth records in 2003, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearWadley is at its all-time high right now: #7,679 in 2025.
- New on the sceneWadley wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2003.
About the name Wadley
Wadley is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Wadley for boys from 2003 to 2025, in 5 of those 23 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #7,679 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.4 | 2,800,000 boys |
| 2020s | 2.5 | 394,737 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Wadley
What is the origin of the name Wadley?
Wadley has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Wadley a boy or girl name?
Wadley is a boy name.
How popular is the name Wadley?
Wadley ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#7,679).