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Why parents love Wells- H.G. Wells INVENTED modern science fiction.
- The Time Machine AND War of the Worlds.
- Orson Welles directed Citizen Kane — the greatest film.
- Five letters with a refined, English sound: WELZ.
- The meaning springs is naturally refreshing.
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The vibe of Wells
from springsOld EnglishHG WellsTime MachineWar of WorldsOrson WellesCitizen Kane
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Origin & history of Wells
Old English wella (spring/well)
→ Wells
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Modern American roots
Wells means from the springs. H.G. Wells invented modern sci-fi. Orson Welles directed Citizen Kane — the greatest film.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Old English; H.G. Wells (1866–1946); Orson Welles (1915–1985).
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Today
Wells remains a beloved choice, ranking #775 in the US. 6,201 babies have been named Wells since 1881.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Wells?
2024
peak year
Today, Wells is rarely chosen — ranked around #775, with only about 470 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2024, 865 babies were given the name (ranked #376 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2020s. Wells has been trending upward in recent years. In all, around 6,201 babies have been registered as Wells since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
865
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #376)
(ranked #376)
470
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
4,700
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
6,201
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Wells8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.
Wells's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — sci-fi-inventing seeking. People named Wells tend to be refined, inventive, and gifted at inventing sci-fi AND directing the greatest film.
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Invented sci-fi AND greatest film✦
HG-Time-Machine◈
War-of-Worlds◎
Citizen-Kane♡
Springs-refreshingW5
E5
L3
L3
S1
Sum: 17 → Life path 8
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Personality of Wells💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
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Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
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Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
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Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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