Westyn
Every Westyn since 1989 — 3,328 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Westyn
Westyn is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #724 in 2025 with 371 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 3,328 American babies have been named Westyn — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 381 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Westyn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Westyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #10,068 | 371 | #724 |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,149 | 320 | #788 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,155 | 310 | #801 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,695 | 248 | #932 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,162 | 197 | #1,079 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,547 | 139 | #1,306 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,974 | 170 | #1,151 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,745 | 172 | #1,127 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,895 | 164 | #1,155 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,975 | 133 | #1,347 |
| 2015 | 6 | #16,306 | 123 | #1,404 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,884 | 126 | #1,360 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,963 | 112 | #1,474 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,390 | 104 | #1,543 |
| 2011 | — | — | 97 | #1,599 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,869 | 66 | #2,066 |
| 2009 | — | — | 59 | #2,251 |
| 2008 | — | — | 51 | #2,513 |
| 2007 | — | — | 18 | #5,197 |
| 2006 | — | — | 28 | #3,683 |
| 2005 | — | — | 16 | #5,269 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,796 |
| 2003 | — | — | 11 | #6,696 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,509 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,504 |
| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #8,176 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Westyn in 2025?
Westyn ranked #724 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 371 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Westyn?
3,328 babies have been named Westyn in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Westyn most popular?
Westyn peaked in 2025, when 381 newborns received the name.
Is Westyn a boy or girl name?
Westyn is used for both: about 6% of babies named Westyn have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Westyn rising or falling?
Westyn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.