Unisex nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Wei
//ˈweɪ//
1 syllablePeak year: 20013 lettersStarts with W
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Wei's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Wei's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Wei |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2017 | 8 |
Wei through the decades
- Wei peaked in 2001, when 20 babies were named Wei in the US.
- The 1990s were Wei's strongest decade, averaging 14 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1997–2017), use of Wei has risen 12% compared to the 10 years before that.