Westley
boy name#619 in 2025Westley entered the US charts in 1887, peaked at #560 in 1988, ranks #619 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1887–2025
#619
rank today
#560
peak (1988)
453
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #921 |
| 1890s | #829 |
| 1900s | #908 |
| 1910s | #1449 |
| 1920s | #1537 |
| 1930s | #1599 |
| 1940s | #1357 |
| 1950s | #1312 |
| 1960s | #1270 |
| 1970s | #1050 |
| 1980s | #843 |
| 1990s | #1082 |
| 2000s | #1686 |
| 2010s | #1066 |
| 2020s | #695 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Westley has been most popular in CA, TX, WA.
Living bearers
About 8,900 people named Westley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Westley alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Westley in 2025?
- Westley ranks #619 among US boy names in 2025, with 453 babies given the name.
- When was the name Westley most popular?
- Westley peaked in 1988, reaching #560 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Westley with classmates?
- Westley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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