Whaley
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,370 in 1947
0 babies were named Whaley in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1938–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryWhaley first shows up in US birth records in 1938, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 87 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1947, when it reached #3,370.
About the name Whaley
Whaley 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 Whaley for boys from 1938 to 1947, in 2 of those 10 years. Its best year was 1947, when it ranked #3,370 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1947, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 2.3 | 444,444 boys |
| 1940s | 0.4 | 2,424,242 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 Whaley
What is the origin of the name Whaley?
Whaley has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Whaley a boy or girl name?
Whaley is a boy name.
How popular is the name Whaley?
Whaley is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1947. It peaked at #3,370 in 1947.