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Wells
OriginSurname from place name
Meaning"spring"
GenderBoy
US Rank#347
Top 1000
NB Rank#265
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About Wells
The name Wells is currently ranked #347 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #347 in 2025. The name is most popular in WELLS, WELLS, and WELLS. Wells is occasionally used for girls in 2025.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,726 | 88 | 45.8 |
| 2015 | #1,738 | 89 | 46.4 |
| 2016 | #1,420 | 123 | 64.8 |
| 2017 | #916 | 233 | 125.9 |
| 2018 | #730 | 327 | 180.1 |
| 2019 | #628 | 432 | 240.8 |
| 2020 | #545 | 521 | 301.8 |
| 2021 | #481 | 621 | 355 |
| 2022 | #467 | 659 | 377.4 |
| 2023 | #447 | 696 | 406.9 |
| 2024 | #376 | 865 | 502.1 |
| 2025 | #347 | 944 | 552.7 |
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