Total births
453
Unisex name · since 2015
Westlyn
Since 2015, U.S. Social Security records show 453 babies named Westlyn, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10184
- among girls today
- 453
- born since 2015
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 43%
- more common than other girls
Westlyn currently ranks #10184 among unisex names in America, with 453 babies recorded since 2015.
Westlyn has 453 recorded births among girls since 2015, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #10184 as of the latest data, more common than 43% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2015 to 2025.
- #10184 among girls today
- 453 born since 2015
- 2010s peak decade
- 43% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Westlyn is currently the #10184 unisex name in America, more common than 43% of girls - 453 born since 2015, peaking in the 2010s.
- #10184
- among girls today
- 453
- born since 2015
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 43%
- more common than other girls
Westlyn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#10184
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 43% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Westlyn was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
109 babies were named Westlyn in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Westlyn compares
453 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
Westlyn's all-time total is 19% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Westlyn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 453 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 109 | 48 | 19,840 |
Westlyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Westlyn splits its recorded history at 2020: 36% of all births land in the more recent half, 64% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2015 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2017 peak of 109 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Westlyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#10,184
Active since
2015
Westlyn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2015–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 109
- Annual births at peak, across 11 years of records
Westlyn popularity over time - boys
43 total births recorded since 2017 (Westlyn as boys' name)
Westlyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Westlyn's strongest decade.
292 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Westlyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s
2010s
292 births
- 2020s
2020s
161 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 292 births (64% of all-time use).
Westlyn by state
Where Westlyn concentrates geographically, total births since 2015
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 45 | 9.9% |
| #2 | California | | 15 | 3.3% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 13 | 2.9% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 12 | 2.6% |
| #5 | Florida | | 7 | 1.5% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 1.1% |
Texas share of Westlyn's total US births 9.9%
Even split
45 of 453 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Westlyn? ▼
Since 2015, Social Security records show 453 babies named Westlyn. Today it holds rank #10184 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2017, with 109 births.
When was Westlyn most popular? ▼
Westlyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 292 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Westlyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Westlyn are Texas (45 births), California (15 births), Ohio (13 births).
Is Westlyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Westlyn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 453 births, and as a boy's name it has 43 births.
How long has the name Westlyn been used? ▼
Westlyn has been recorded in Social Security data since 2015, spanning 11 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Westlyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Wesley, Weslie, Weslyn, Weslynn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Westlyn's data
- Westlyn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (292 total births) through the 2020s (161) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Westlyns (45 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 Westlyn
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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, 2015–2025 (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. "Westlyn: #10184 Unisex Name - 453 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/westlyn. 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 Westlyn 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.