Welles
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Lives By The Spring
- Origin
- English
Welles Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 428 baby boys have been named Welles. The name peaked in 2021 with 56 US births that year (rank #2437). In 2024, ranked #3583 nationally — 1,146 places below its 2021 peak.
Top States for Welles
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Welles births are: Pennsylvania (13), California (12), Massachusetts (5).
Other English-Origin Names Like Welles
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6-Letter Names Starting with W
Names with Welles's exact length and starting letter: Wacian, Wadley, Wafiyy, Wagaye, Wagner.
Quick Facts About Welles
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Compare Welles to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Welles against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).