Westly
Meaningwestern meadow · English form of Wesley
- US rank
- #5,861
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,162 in 1980
15 babies were named Westly in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,641 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1918–2025
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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 113,636 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Westly, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Westly would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWestly first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1980, when it reached #2,162.
- TrendWestly has climbed 1,641 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,861. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningWestly is an English form of Wesley, which means “western meadow”.
About the name Westly
Westly is a boy name of English origin meaning “western meadow”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-tly”. US birth records list Westly for boys from 1918 to 2025, in 90 of those 108 years. Its best year was 1980, when it ranked #2,162 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,861, with 15 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.0 | 166,667 boys |
| 1920s | 4.5 | 220,751 boys |
| 1930s | 4.9 | 203,252 boys |
| 1940s | 2.7 | 370,370 boys |
| 1950s | 3.7 | 271,003 boys |
| 1960s | 2.9 | 350,877 boys |
| 1970s | 5.2 | 193,050 boys |
| 1980s | 8.9 | 112,867 boys |
| 1990s | 6.3 | 157,978 boys |
| 2000s | 4.7 | 212,766 boys |
| 2010s | 6.4 | 155,763 boys |
| 2020s | 7.2 | 138,249 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 Westly
What does the name Westly mean?
Westly means “western meadow” in English, as a form of Wesley.
What is the origin of the name Westly?
Westly has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Westly a boy or girl name?
Westly is a boy name.
How popular is the name Westly?
Westly ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1980 (#2,162).