Boy · #3,372 in 2026

Whaley

Name: Popularity of the name Whaley in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Whaley, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,372

Peak Rank

#3,372 (1947)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1938

First Year

1947

Last Year

1947

Peak Year

#3372

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Whaley

Whaley first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1938, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1947, when 6 Whaleys were born — ranking #3,372 that year. As of 2026, Whaley ranks #3,372 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Whaleys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Whaley

Phonetically similar names — useful when Whaley is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Wally
Waley
Willy
Willie
Wiley
Wooly
Wily
Welly
Waylay
Woolly
Wolly
Wylie

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Whaley

What does the name Whaley mean?

Whaley is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1938. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Whaley in 2026?

In 2026, Whaley ranks #3,372 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Whaley most popular?

Whaley reached its peak popularity in 1947, ranking #3,372 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Whaley a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Whaley is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Whaley?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Whaley include Toliver, Buckie, Jeannie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Whaley

Whaley is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1938 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Whaley's peak popularity came in 1947 when it ranked #3,372. Use the chart and map above to compare Whaley's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.