Total births
595
Unisex name · since 1986
Weslyn
Weslyn has 595 recorded births since 1986 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2017 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4075
- among girls today
- 595
- born since 1986
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other girls
595 babies have been named Weslyn since 1986, making it today's #4075 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Weslyn recorded 595 times among girls since 1986, holding rank #4075 nationally today, ahead of 77% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2025.
- #4075 among girls today
- 595 born since 1986
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Weslyn is currently the #4075 unisex name in America, more common than 77% of girls - 595 born since 1986, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4075
- among girls today
- 595
- born since 1986
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other girls
Weslyn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4075
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 77% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Weslyn was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
67 babies were named Weslyn in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Weslyn compares
595 Top 41% higher than 59% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Weslyn's all-time total is 56% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Weslyn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 595 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 67 | 48 | 19,840 |
Weslyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Weslyn's SSA record in two at 2015 and the more recent half accounts for 86% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 14%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2000, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2017 peak of 67, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Weslyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#4,075
Active since
1986
Weslyn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 67
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Weslyn popularity over time - boys
136 total births recorded since 2009 (Weslyn as boys' name)
Weslyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Weslyn's strongest decade.
297 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Weslyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s 30
2000s
30 births
- 2010s
2010s
297 births
- 2020s
2020s
256 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 297 births (50% of all-time use).
How Weslyn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Weslyn's total volume
Weslyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Weslyn by state
Where Weslyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 32 | 5.4% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 12 | 2.0% |
| #3 | California | | 11 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 10 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Weslyn's total US births 5.4%
Even split
32 of 595 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Weslyn? ▼
595 babies have been named Weslyn since 1986. It currently ranks #4075 among girls. The peak year was 2017 with 67 births.
When was Weslyn most popular? ▼
Weslyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 297 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Weslyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Weslyn are Texas (32 births), Georgia (12 births), California (11 births).
Is Weslyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Weslyn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 595 births, and as a boy's name it has 136 births.
How long has the name Weslyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Weslyn since 1986 -- 40 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Weslyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Wesley, Weslie, Weslynn, Westlyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Weslyn's data
- Weslyn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (297 total births) through the 2020s (256) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Weslyns (32 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Weslyn
Nearby Names Like Weslyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Weslyn
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Weslie Girl
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Weslynn Girl
#3508 583 births
Westlyn Girl
#10184 453 births
Wesleigh Girl
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Compare Weslyn side by side: Weslyn vs Wesley Weslyn vs Weslie Weslyn vs Weslynn
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1986–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Weslyn: #4075 Unisex Name - 595 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/weslyn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Weslyn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.