Wylie
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Courageous, valiant, rye clearing
Origin: Irish/English (variant)
Popularity: Ranked #1182 in 2025 with 175 babies born.
History: Wylie surged in the 2020s as a playful, adventurous name. Wile E. Coyote aside, the name carries frontier energy. Wylie represents the American West's influence on naming.
Similar names: wylee, wrylee, wrylie, wyla, wyld, wrynlee, wrynlie, wylan
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Wylie? About 1 in 13,869 babies born in 2025 were named Wylie, or roughly 0.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Wylie
What does the name Wylie mean?
Wylie means “Courageous, valiant, rye clearing” from Irish/English (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Wylie?
Wylie has Irish/English (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Courageous, valiant, rye clearing”.
How popular is Wylie?
Wylie ranked #1176 in 2025 — given to 175 babies that year.
When was Wylie most popular?
Wylie peaked in 2025 with 175 babies registered that year.
Is Wylie a boy or girl name?
Wylie is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 88% of Wylies are boys and 12% are girls.
Is the name Wylie rising or falling in popularity?
Wylie has risen 2182 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3358 in 2020 to #1176 in 2025.
How long has Wylie been recorded?
Wylie appears in birth records across 144 years — from 1880 through 2025.