Westin is a unique and uncommon name of American origin. It is a modern invention and has no specific historical or cultural significance attached to it. The name Westin is thought to have been created by combining the elements "west" and "sin". However, there is no definitive explanation for why this combination was chosen. Some people may choose the name Westin because they are drawn to its unique sound or because they associate it with the westward expansion of America in the 19th century. Others may simply like the way it looks or sounds when written or spoken aloud. Despite its unconventional origins, Westin is a neutral and unisex name that can be used for either boys or girls.
The given statistics show the annual number of births with the name Westin in the United States from 1981 to 2023. Over this period, there has been a significant increase in the popularity of the name Westin.
In the early years, the number of births with the name Westin was quite low, starting at just 5 births in 1981 and peaking at 10 births in 1982. However, from the mid-1980s onwards, there was a steady increase in the popularity of the name Westin.
By 1990, the number of births with the name Westin had reached 54, and this continued to rise throughout the 1990s, reaching 72 births in 1999. The turn of the millennium saw a further increase in popularity, with over 66 births each year from 2000 to 2001.
The early 2000s marked a significant turning point for the name Westin's popularity. Between 2002 and 2008, there was a substantial increase in the number of births with this name, rising from 92 births in 2002 to a peak of 223 births in 2009.
From 2010 onwards, the popularity of the name Westin continued to grow. There were over 300 births each year between 2012 and 2015, with a slight dip to 275 births in 2016 before rising again to over 300 births annually from 2017 to 2019.
The most recent years show a continued increase in the popularity of the name Westin. There were 464 births in 2021, and this number rose even further to 471 births in 2023.
In total, there have been 6649 births with the name Westin in the United States from 1981 to 2023. This statistic underscores the growing popularity of this name over time and its current status as a popular choice for parents naming their children in recent years.