Westyn
Westyn is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Western town or settlement.
Origin and history
Westyn is a modern variant spelling of the English name Weston, which originates as a habitational surname meaning 'western town'. The 'y' spelling has gained popularity in recent years alongside trends favoring invented or altered phonetic spellings. In the United States, it is predominantly given to baby boys.
Popularity in the United States
3,113 babies in the United States have been named Westyn since 1880. It ranks #2311 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #831.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.2 %)
- OH (7.5 %)
- IN (6.9 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- PA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 31 |
| 2000-2010 | 225 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,267 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,585 |
Nicknames
Wes
Fun facts
- Westyn is an alternative spelling of Weston that gained popularity during the 2010s and 2020s.
- The root name originally denoted someone who lived in or came from a village located to the west.