Weslie Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationWEZ-lee / ˈwɛzliEnglish; Scottish
Meaning
English: From the western meadow; Scottish: Dweller by the western meadow
Historical & Cultural Background
Weslie is a modern variant of the name Wesley, which has its roots in Old English. The name Wesley originally referred to a place name meaning 'western meadow.' It gained popularity in the 18th century, particularly due to the influence of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. Weslie, as a variant, reflects contemporary naming trends that favor unique spellings.
Trend Summary
Weslie is a less common name, reflecting a trend towards unique spellings of traditional names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Wesley
- Wes
International Variants
- Wesley (English)
- Wesley (Dutch)
Famous people named Weslie
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Fictional characters named Weslie
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Weslie was first seen in the United States in 1914. Weslie has ranked as high as #878 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Weslie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Weslie
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 5 |