How Many People Are Named Westly?
Complete statistics for the name Westly: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Westly is a very rare name for boys, with only 744 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 443,538 Americans. It's a modern, newer-generation name that's been on the rise, peaking in popularity back in 1980 with 24 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 45All 926 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1980Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Westly Through the Generations
Westly has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1980, when it had 24 births. Today, there are 744 people named Westly living in the country, with the majority being around 45 years old. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 32% under 30, 42% between 30 and 60, and 26% over 60, indicating a name that's gaining traction among younger generations while still resonating with older ones.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Westly's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Westly
How Many People Have the Name Westly?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 268 people in the United States currently share the name Westly. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,236,751 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Westly a Common or Rare Name?
Westly is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Westly Mean?
Westly means "creative variant of Westley" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Westly in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Westly Most Popular?
The name Westly reached peak popularity in 1980, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Westly?
Approximately 268 people named Westly live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 268. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,236,751 Americans.
Is Westly a rare name?
Westly is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,236,751 Americans has this name.
What does the name Westly mean?
Westly means "creative variant of Westley" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Westly more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Westly are male and 0% are female.
When was Westly most popular?
Westly peaked in 1980 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.