Westley
Meaningwestern meadow · English
- US rank
- #619
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #560 in 1988
453 babies were named Westley in the US in 2025. It has climbed 127 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1887–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,771 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Westley, 453 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Westley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWestley first shows up in US birth records in 1887, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 138 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1988, when it reached #560.
- Then vs nowWestley is 8.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 30,211 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 3,771.
- TrendWestley has climbed 127 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #619. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedWestley is most popular in Alaska, where it ranks #165, followed by Montana (#201) and Idaho (#256). It's in the top 1,000 in 34 states.
- MeaningIn English, Westley means “western meadow”.
About the name Westley
Westley is a boy name of English origin meaning “western meadow”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Westley for boys from 1887 to 2025, in 131 of those 139 years. Its best year was 1988, when it ranked #560 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #619, with 453 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 16 | 60,852 boys |
| 1890s | 34 | 29,516 boys |
| 1900s | 56 | 17,727 boys |
| 1910s | 29 | 34,916 boys |
| 1920s | 23 | 43,995 boys |
| 1930s | 19 | 52,882 boys |
| 1940s | 18 | 54,466 boys |
| 1950s | 17 | 59,032 boys |
| 1960s | 20 | 49,776 boys |
| 1970s | 41 | 24,201 boys |
| 1980s | 73 | 13,643 boys |
| 1990s | 61 | 16,377 boys |
| 2000s | 40 | 24,704 boys |
| 2010s | 107 | 9,309 boys |
| 2020s | 223 | 4,494 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Westley
What does the name Westley mean?
Westley means “western meadow” in English.
What is the origin of the name Westley?
Westley has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Westley a boy or girl name?
Westley is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Westley?
Westley ranked #619 for US boys in 2025, given to 453 babies. Its best year was 1988 (#560).