Wheeler
Meaningwheel maker · English
- US rank
- #3,450
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #384 in 1899
33 babies were named Wheeler in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,785 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 51,813 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Wheeler, 33 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Wheeler would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWheeler has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Wheelers, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1899, when it ranked #384. Today it's #3,450, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowWheeler is 5.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 277,778 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 51,813.
- TrendWheeler has climbed 1,785 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,450. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Wheeler means “wheel maker”.
About the name Wheeler
Wheeler is a boy name of English origin meaning “wheel maker”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-ler”. US birth records list Wheeler for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 124 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1899, when it ranked #384 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,450, with 33 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 66 | 15,184 boys |
| 1890s | 53 | 19,008 boys |
| 1900s | 53 | 18,847 boys |
| 1910s | 35 | 28,868 boys |
| 1920s | 26 | 38,300 boys |
| 1930s | 16 | 61,728 boys |
| 1940s | 12 | 85,106 boys |
| 1950s | 6.7 | 149,477 boys |
| 1960s | 2.9 | 344,828 boys |
| 1970s | 2.8 | 355,872 boys |
| 1980s | 1.6 | 609,756 boys |
| 1990s | 3.7 | 267,380 boys |
| 2000s | 5.2 | 191,205 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 84,818 boys |
| 2020s | 19 | 51,813 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 Wheeler
What does the name Wheeler mean?
Wheeler means “wheel maker” in English.
What is the origin of the name Wheeler?
Wheeler has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Wheeler a boy or girl name?
Wheeler is a boy name.
How popular is the name Wheeler?
Wheeler ranked #3,450 for US boys in 2025, given to 33 babies. Its best year was 1899 (#384).