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Summary

Wiley is an Old English name that signifies a resolute meadow. Its origin can be traced through historical forms from Old English to Modern English. The name reflects traits of determination and a connection to nature, with no biblical significance. It saw a rise in popularity in the 19th century and remains associated with a traditional image today. Notable bearers include a British rapper and an American aviator.

The name Wiley is most popular in Mississippi, 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, Wiley has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Wiley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 359th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 382nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 578th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 897th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1518th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1710th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1261st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6694th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6133rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8993rd out of 12526 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 15946th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6388th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Wiley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.