How old is someone named Westley?
The average Westley is 24 years old.
Half of all living Westleys are between 6 and 38.
When was Westley popular?
Most of the Westleys in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2025 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 77 | 0 |
| 1910s | 177 | 0 |
| 1920s | 251 | 0 |
| 1930s | 200 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 274 | 120 |
| 1950s | 343 | 230 |
| 1960s | 382 | 310 |
| 1970s | 682 | 610 |
| 1980s | 1,376 | 1,300 |
| 1990s | 1,198 | 1,200 |
| 2000s | 809 | 800 |
| 2010s | 2,023 | 2,000 |
| 2020s | 2,348 | 2,300 |
How many Westleys are still alive?
About 8,900 Westleys are alive in the US today. That's 87% of the roughly 10,000 babies named Westley since 1887.
Most Westleys ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Westley?
About two in five living Westleys are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Westley an old name?
Not really. Westley is younger than 61 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Westley will be 28 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Westley a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.3% of living Westleys are men.
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Westley's name twin is Lorenzo. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Lorenzo's age curve is the closest match to Westley's: 87% alike.
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Questions about the name Westley
How old is the average Westley?
The average Westley in the US is 24 years old. The median is 17, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Westley?
About 8,900 Westleys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 10,000 babies given the name since 1887.
When was the name Westley most popular?
In 2025, when about 460 baby boys were named Westley.
Is Westley a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 45% of living Westleys, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this