Weslee
Weslee is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Western meadow or clearing.
Origin and history
Weslee is a modern spelling variant of the classic English name Wesley. Derived from Old English words meaning western meadow, it was historically a surname before becoming a common given name. In the United States, Weslee is a less common contemporary choice given to a modest number of boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
1,233 babies in the United States have been named Weslee since 1880. It ranks #3465 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1648.
States where it is most popular
- TX (34.5 %)
- OH (31 %)
- CA (11.5 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
- IN (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 38 |
| 1980-1990 | 99 |
| 1990-2000 | 178 |
| 2000-2010 | 275 |
| 2010-2019 | 364 |
| 2020-2029 | 279 |
Nicknames
Wes
Fun facts
- Weslee is a modern phonetic spelling variation of the traditional English name Wesley.
- The root words 'west' and 'leah' originally described someone living near a western field or meadow.