Boy · #6,487 in 2026

Westlee

Name: Popularity of the name Westlee in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Westlee, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,487

Peak Rank

#5,562 (2021)

Total Babies

214

5-Yr Trend

+25%

1980

First Year

2026

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#5562

Peak Rank

214

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Westlee

Westlee first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1980, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 16 Westlees were born — ranking #5,562 that year. As of 2026, Westlee ranks #6,487 for baby boys with 13 births, rising sharply (+25% over the past five years). In total, more than 214 Westlees have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Westlee

Phonetically similar names — useful when Westlee is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Wesley
Whistly
Wisley
Wisly
Wisla
Wisely
Welly
Westley
Wellie
Westly
Wesely
Worsley

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Westlee

What does the name Westlee mean?

Westlee is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1980. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Westlee in 2026?

In 2026, Westlee ranks #6,487 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.

When was Westlee most popular?

Westlee reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #5,562 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Westlee a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Westlee is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Westlee?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Westlee include Anais, Kaenan, Slayter. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Westlee

Westlee is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 214 births in the dataset. Westlee's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #5,562. Use the chart and map above to compare Westlee's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.