Total births
7,414
Boys' name · since 1981
Westin
Westin has 7,414 recorded births since 1981 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #727
- among boys today
- 7,414
- born since 1981
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 95%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Westin is the #727 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 7,414 recorded since 1981.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Westin has been recorded 7,414 times among boys since 1981, currently ranked #727 nationally and more common than 95% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2025.
- #727 among boys today
- 7,414 born since 1981
- 2010s peak decade
- 95% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Westin is currently the #727 boys' name in America, more common than 95% of boys - 7,414 born since 1981, peaking in the 2010s.
- #727
- among boys today
- 7,414
- born since 1981
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 95%
- more common than other boys
Westin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#727
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 95% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Westin was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
475 babies were named Westin in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Westin compares
7,414 Top 10% higher than 90% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Westin's all-time total is 20x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Westin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 7,414 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 475 | 23 | 22,252 |
Westin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Westin's SSA record in two at 2003 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 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 475, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Westin at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
2023
Current rank
#727
Active since
1981
Westin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 475
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Westin popularity over time - girls
26 total births recorded since 2015 (Westin as girls' name)
Westin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Westin's strongest decade.
2,898 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Westin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 206
1980s
206 births
- 1990s 601
1990s
601 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,279 births
- 2010s
2010s
2,898 births
- 2020s
2020s
2,430 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 2,898 births (39% of all-time use).
How Westin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Westin's total volume
Westin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Westin by state
Where Westin concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 780 | 10.5% |
| #2 | California | | 572 | 7.7% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 297 | 4.0% |
| #4 | Florida | | 291 | 3.9% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 265 | 3.6% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 227 | 3.1% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 221 | 3.0% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 209 | 2.8% |
Texas share of Westin's total US births 10.5%
Even split
780 of 7,414 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 41 reporting states.
Westin appears in 41 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Westin? ▼
7,414 babies have been named Westin since 1981. It currently ranks #727 among boys. The peak year was 2023 with 475 births.
When was Westin most popular? ▼
Westin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 2,898 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Westin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Westin are Texas (780 births), California (572 births), Ohio (297 births).
How long has the name Westin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Westin since 1981 -- 45 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Westin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Wesley, Weston, Westley, Wes, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Westin's data
- Westin's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (2,898 total births) through the 2020s (2,430) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Westins (780 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 Westin
Nearby Names Like Westin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Westin
Wesley Boy
#58 247,713 births
Weston Boy
#70 75,907 births
Westley Boy
#656 10,119 births
Wes Boy
#743 6,786 births
West Boy
#1325 3,692 births
Compare Westin side by side: Westin vs Wesley Westin vs Weston Westin vs Westley
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Westin
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, 1981–2025 (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. "Westin: #727 Boys' Name - 7,414 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/westin. 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 Westin 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.