Westley Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Westley is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Westley?
Westley is spelled W-E-S-T-L-E-Y. The name has 7 letters.
Westley at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Westley is derived from Old English elements meaning “western meadow” or “west clearing.”
- Origin
- Westley derives from Old English geographic terms used to describe locations to the west or in western clearings.
- Pronunciation
- WEST-lee · 2 syllables
Westley Popularity in 2025
Rank#10,107
Recorded Births9
Rank#619
Recorded Births453
- Girls usage rose 5,186 places to #10,107 and recorded 4 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 37 places to #619 and recorded 34 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Westley Mean?
Westley is derived from Old English elements meaning “western meadow” or “west clearing.”
Origin: Westley derives from Old English geographic terms used to describe locations to the west or in western clearings.
How Do You Pronounce Westley?
PronunciationWEST-lee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Westley?
- History
- The name Westley has been used as both a surname and given name in English-speaking regions for several centuries.
Westley Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2011 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 9 | #10,107 |
| 2025 | Boys | 453 | #619 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5 | #15,293 |
| 2024 | Boys | 419 | #656 |
| 2023 | Girls | 9 | #10,312 |
| 2023 | Boys | 400 | #679 |
| 2022 | Girls | 5 | #15,306 |
| 2022 | Boys | 367 | #718 |
| 2021 | Girls | 10 | #9,562 |
| 2021 | Boys | 340 | #750 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6 | #13,453 |
| 2020 | Boys | 325 | #746 |
| 2019 | Boys | 291 | #793 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2018 | Boys | 291 | #786 |
| 2017 | Girls | 6 | #14,124 |
| 2017 | Boys | 262 | #843 |
| 2016 | Boys | 239 | #903 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2015 | Boys | 200 | #1,016 |
| 2014 | Boys | 174 | #1,097 |
| 2013 | Boys | 186 | #1,035 |
| 2012 | Boys | 140 | #1,258 |
| 2011 | Boys | 116 | #1,425 |
When Was Westley Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
453 recorded births
National rank #619
2024 · Boys
419 recorded births
National rank #656
2023 · Boys
400 recorded births
National rank #679
2022 · Boys
367 recorded births
National rank #718
Where Westley Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #165 | 5 |
| MT | #201 | 6 |
| ID | #256 | 10 |
| SD | #257 | 5 |
| KS | #297 | 12 |
| OR | #312 | 13 |
| CO | #318 | 20 |
| MA | #347 | 15 |