Weslie
Meaningwestern meadow · English form of Wesley
- US rank
- #2,326
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,248 in 2024
78 babies were named Weslie in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,032 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1943–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Weslie you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 20,619 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Weslie, 78 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Weslie would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWeslie first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #2,248.
- Then vs nowWeslie is 12× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 256,410 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 20,619.
- TrendWeslie has climbed 2,032 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,326. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningWeslie is an English form of Wesley, which means “western meadow”.
About the name Weslie
Weslie is a girl name of English origin meaning “western meadow”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-lie”. US birth records list Weslie for girls from 1943 to 2025, in 35 of those 83 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #2,248 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,326, with 78 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0.5 | 1,944,444 girls |
| 1960s | 0.4 | 2,777,778 girls |
| 1970s | 0.7 | 1,538,462 girls |
| 1980s | 3.2 | 310,559 girls |
| 1990s | 2.2 | 450,450 girls |
| 2000s | 1.6 | 613,497 girls |
| 2010s | 7.7 | 129,870 girls |
| 2020s | 36 | 28,090 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Weslie
What does the name Weslie mean?
Weslie means “western meadow” in English, as a form of Wesley.
What is the origin of the name Weslie?
Weslie has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Weslie a boy or girl name?
Weslie is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Weslie?
Weslie ranked #2,326 for US girls in 2025, given to 78 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#2,248).