480births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
2021Peak · United States
#2941United States 2025
Welles is a boy name family recorded 480 times in 1 country since 1915. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2941 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 2021, at 1.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Welles
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welles | English | 480 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2941 | 2021 | ▲ 149 % |
Questions about Welles
How popular is the name Welles?
In 2025 it ranked #2941 in the United States. Official registers record 480 births across 1 country.
When was Welles most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 2021, at 1.6 births per 100,000.
Is Welles a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Welles is a boy name.