Weslynn
A feminine name blending Wesley, meaning "western meadow," and Lynn, meaning "lake."
Name Census estimates that about 512 living Americans carry the first name Weslynn. It is a predominantly female name (98.1% of registrations). The average person named Weslynn today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Weslynn births was 2017 (62 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Weslynn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
512
~ 1 in 669,442 Americans
Peak year
2017
62 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,496
Tracked since 2008
Gender
Gender distribution for Weslynn
Weslynn leans heavily female at 98.1% of total registrations, but 10 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Weslynn as a male name
- Ranked #14,110 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (5 births)
Weslynn as a female name
- Ranked #3,496 in 2024
- 45 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2017 (62 births)
Popularity
Weslynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Weslynn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 259 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Weslynn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Weslynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Weslynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, Tennessee, Georgia recorded the most babies named Weslynn, while California, Georgia, Tennessee recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 21 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Weslynn
The given name Weslynn is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated in the late 20th century. It is a combination of the English name Wesley and the suffix -lynn, which is derived from the Old English word "linn" meaning a pool or lake. The name Wesley itself can be traced back to the Old English words "westu" meaning west and "leah" meaning a forest or woodland clearing.
While the name Weslynn does not have a long historical lineage, the origins of its component parts can be found in various ancient texts and records. The name Wesley, for instance, is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. In this document, the name is spelled "Wesleie" and refers to a place name rather than a personal name.
The earliest recorded use of Weslynn as a given name is difficult to pinpoint precisely, as it is a relatively modern creation. However, some of the earliest documented individuals with the name include Weslynn Marie Harris, born in 1986 in the United States, and Weslynn Renee Watkins, born in 1992, also in the United States.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Wesley, which forms the basis of the name Weslynn. One of the most famous is John Wesley, the English cleric and theologian who was a key figure in the establishment of the Methodist movement. He was born in 1703 and died in 1791. Another notable Wesley was Charles Wesley, John's younger brother, who was also a cleric and is best known for writing numerous hymns, including "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing."
In the field of literature, there was Wesley Winans Stout, an American novelist and short story writer who lived from 1867 to 1927. He is best known for his novel "The Buccaneer Farmer" and his short stories set in the American West. Additionally, Wesley Trant, born in 1933, is a Canadian poet and author who has published numerous collections of poetry and has been recognized with several literary awards.
Lastly, in the realm of music, Wesley Earl Craven, known professionally as Wes Craven, was an American filmmaker and actor who was a major figure in the horror genre. He was born in 1939 and passed away in 2015. He is best known for creating the "A Nightmare on Elm Street" franchise and directing numerous other successful horror films.
People
Weslynn + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with W
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FAQ
Weslynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Weslynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 512 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Weslynn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 669,442 US residents.
Is Weslynn a common name?
We classify Weslynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 515 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Weslynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Weslynn was 2017, when 62 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Weslynn is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Weslynn a female name?
Yes, 98.1% of people registered as Weslynn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.