Is Westyn a boy's or girl's name?

Westyn is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 204 recorded births.

When was Westyn most popular?

Westyn reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 319 births that year. It is currently ranked #786 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Westyn?

Westyn is currently ranked #786 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 2,741 babies since 1989.

Westyn

A familiar Old English name with steady appeal.

Boy's name| Also girlsOld EnglishRising fast

#786▲ 14in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Westyn is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, a modern creative spelling of Weston, derived from a place name meaning "west settlement" or "western town." It carries a breezy, adventurous spirit that parents associate with wide open spaces.

The Westyn spelling gives this popular surname-style name a distinctive written form while maintaining the same easy pronunciation. It has risen alongside names like Easton, Paxton, and Daxton in the modern directional and place-name trend.

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Popularity Over Time

Westyn climbed 5009 spots in the last 20 years — from #5795 to #786.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Westyn
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,213	#981	—
2010s	1,267	#1422	▲
2000s	225	#5359	▲
1990s	31	#9209	▲
1980s	5	#9185	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(31 years, 1989–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Westyn
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	319	#786	+9 (2.9%)
2023	310	#800	+62 (25.0%)
2022	248	#932	+51 (25.9%)
2021	197	#1079	+58 (41.7%)
2020	139	#1306	-31 (-18.2%)
2019	170	#1149	-2 (-1.2%)
2018	172	#1126	+8 (4.9%)
2017	164	#1155	+31 (23.3%)
2016	133	#1347	+10 (8.1%)
2015	123	#1402	-3 (-2.4%)
2014	126	#1360	+14 (12.5%)
2013	112	#1474	+8 (7.7%)
2012	104	#1543	+7 (7.2%)
2011	97	#1599	+31 (47.0%)
2010	66	#2066	+7 (11.9%)
2009	59	#2251	+8 (15.7%)
2008	51	#2513	+33 (183.3%)
2007	18	#5195	-10 (-35.7%)
2006	28	#3683	+12 (75.0%)
2005	16	#5269	+2 (14.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Westyn as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Westyn has also been given to 204 girls in the U.S. since 2010.

#6127

Current rank

204

Total births

2016

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Westyn be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Westyn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #786. As a girl's name, it ranks #6127.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1989–2024) · Methodology