Wellington Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationWEL-ing-tun / /ˈwɛlɪŋtən/English; Old English
Meaning
English: From the wealthy estate; Old English: Hill of the Welsh
Historical & Cultural Background
Wellington is derived from a place name in England, specifically from the town of Wellington in Somerset. The name gained prominence due to the Duke of Wellington, a key figure in the Napoleonic Wars. The title 'Wellington' has since been associated with nobility and military leadership. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century.
Trend Summary
Wellington has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Welly
International Variants
- Wellington (English)
Famous people named Wellington
Wellington Mara was an American businessman and co-owner of the New York Giants football team.
Wellington Smith was an American politician who served in the New Jersey State Assembly.
Wellington Boots are named after the Duke of Wellington, who popularized this style of footwear.
Fictional characters named Wellington
Wellington is a character in the children's book series 'Wellington' by David McKee, known for his adventures.
Wellington is a dog character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', often seen as a loyal companion.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Wellington was first seen in the United States in 1880. Wellington has ranked as high as #836 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, California, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Wellington has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Wellington (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MI | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 12 |
| 1881 | 13 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1884 | 10 |
| 1885 | 11 |
| 1886 | 8 |
| 1888 | 9 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1891 | 14 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1893 | 13 |
| 1894 | 9 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1905 | 8 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1907 | 12 |
| 1908 | 12 |
| 1909 | 19 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 17 |
| 1912 | 24 |
| 1913 | 25 |
| 1914 | 32 |
| 1915 | 42 |
| 1916 | 46 |
| 1917 | 58 |
| 1918 | 57 |
| 1919 | 48 |
| 1920 | 58 |
| 1921 | 46 |
| 1922 | 60 |
| 1923 | 42 |
| 1924 | 53 |
| 1925 | 39 |
| 1926 | 37 |
| 1927 | 27 |
| 1928 | 33 |
| 1929 | 19 |
| 1930 | 27 |
| 1931 | 33 |
| 1932 | 20 |
| 1933 | 23 |
| 1934 | 28 |
| 1935 | 22 |
| 1936 | 16 |
| 1937 | 24 |
| 1938 | 20 |
| 1939 | 15 |
| 1940 | 19 |
| 1941 | 24 |
| 1942 | 26 |
| 1943 | 22 |
| 1944 | 19 |
| 1945 | 19 |
| 1946 | 25 |
| 1947 | 22 |
| 1948 | 18 |
| 1949 | 26 |
| 1950 | 19 |
| 1951 | 16 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1953 | 26 |
| 1954 | 23 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 17 |
| 1957 | 18 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 20 |
| 1961 | 21 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1964 | 17 |
| 1965 | 17 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 26 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 23 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 43 |
| 2020 | 43 |
| 2021 | 39 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 37 |