3,079births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
1953Peak · Montevideo (Uruguay)
#4249United States 2025
Wellington is a boy name family recorded 3,079 times in 4 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#4249 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Montevideo in 1953, at 31.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Wellington
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington | English | 2,879 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4249 | 1881 | ▲ 22 % |
| Wellington | English | 125 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1919 | – |
| Wellington | English | 45 | 🇺🇾 Montevideo (Uruguay) | – | 1953 | – |
| Wellington | English | 30 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1935 | – |
Questions about Wellington
How popular is the name Wellington?
In 2025 it ranked #4249 in the United States. Official registers record 3,079 births across 4 countries.
When was Wellington most popular?
It peaked in Montevideo in 1953, at 31.2 births per 100,000.
Is Wellington a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Wellington is a boy name.