Westyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Westyn is a modern name derived from the Old English name Weston, meaning 'western town'. Its evolution reflects a trend towards unique spellings in contemporary naming practices. The name does not have biblical relevance and has gained popularity in recent decades as parents seek distinctive names for their children.
The name Westyn is most popular in Indiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Westyn has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Westyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12106th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3160th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1095th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 25965th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7364th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Westyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Westyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈwɛstɪn/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
The name Westyn is a modern variation of the name Weston, which derives from Old English 'wēst' meaning 'western' and 'tūn' meaning 'town' or 'settlement'.
Meaning
western town
Language Evolution
Weston, Wēstūn, Wēst
Historical Usage
The name Westyn gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unique spelling variant of Weston, which has been used since the Middle Ages.
Variants & Derivatives
Weston, West, Wes
Modern Popularity & Image
Westyn is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with a sense of individuality and creativity.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Westyn"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Westyn"
"Westyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 12106th of 16616 | 18 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3160th of 24088 | 510 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1095th of 23106 | 2,213 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 25965th of 35406 | 18 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7364th of 30306 | 186 |
Regional Popularity of "Westyn" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
51.03% 2338th/4582 |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
34.08% 2492nd/7313 |
59.31% 4426th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
21.69% 864th/3984 |
38.18% 1713th/4487 |
15.52% 1059th/6822 |
26.42% 1658th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Westyn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Westyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Westyn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.