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Wheeler is an Old English name derived from the term for a wheel maker. It has evolved from Wēolere in Old English to Wheler in Middle English and finally to its current form. The name signifies a skilled tradesperson and has a rich history rooted in medieval England. It does not have biblical relevance but has gained popularity as a surname. Notable individuals with the name include politicians and scientists, contributing to its modern perception as associated with craftsmanship and innovation.

The name Wheeler is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Wheeler has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Wheeler' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1279th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1638th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2333rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5019th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6706th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6594th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3831st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Discover how the name 'Wheeler' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.