Wylie

An uncommon Old English pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsOld EnglishRising fast Also a pet name
#1234 331in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Wylie is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, from the English surname derived from a place near the River Wylye in Wiltshire, possibly meaning 'tricky stream' or 'winding river,' from Old English wilig (willow, or possibly relating to a winding course).

Wylie has the relaxed, friendly energy of names like Riley, Finley, and Bailey — but with a slightly more masculine, less common feel. There's a warm, slightly mischievous spirit to Wylie that makes it feel simultaneously old-fashioned and perfectly current.

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Popularity Over Time

Wylie climbed 1215 spots in the last 20 years — from #2449 to #1234.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Wylie
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s630
2010s873
2000s545
1990s306
1980s252
1970s292
1960s317
1950s385
1940s481
1930s528
1920s549
1910s406
1900s116
1890s101
1880s115

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(143 years, 18802024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Wylie
YearBirthsRank
2024162#1234
2023112#1565
2022126#1446
2021148#1288
202082#1828
201993#1712
2018103#1603
2017117#1459
201698#1639
201575#1950
201488#1727
201377#1863
201285#1773
201164#2101
201073#1939
200969#2032
200877#1896
200755#2368
200670#1941
200548#2432

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Wylie as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Wylie has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 726 births since 1924.

#2737
Current rank
726
Total births
2024
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Wylie be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Wylie is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1234. As a girl's name, it ranks #2737.

Wylie has two lives

Wylie, the baby name
#1234boys
5,896 babies
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Wylie, the pet name
#1554pet name
68 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (18802024) · Methodology