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Wiley
OriginScottish, German, English
Meaning"resolute protection; from Wylye; clearing of willows"
GenderBoy
US Rank#998
Top 1000
NB Rank#438
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About Wiley
Variation of William
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 | #1,411 | 120 | 62.5 |
| 2015 | #1,316 | 135 | 70.4 |
| 2016 | #1,396 | 126 | 66.4 |
| 2017 | #1,428 | 122 | 65.9 |
| 2018 | #1,450 | 121 | 66.6 |
| 2019 | #1,217 | 157 | 87.5 |
| 2020 | #1,165 | 166 | 96.2 |
| 2021 | #1,080 | 197 | 112.6 |
| 2022 | #1,155 | 179 | 102.5 |
| 2023 | #1,136 | 186 | 108.7 |
| 2024 | #1,159 | 180 | 104.5 |
| 2025 | #1,226 | 165 | 96.6 |
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