Boy nameCurrently #744 in the USRising
Wes
//ˈwɛs//
1 syllablePeak year: 20243 lettersStarts with W
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Wes's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Wes's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Wes |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1884 | 7 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1943 | 19 |
| 1944 | 14 |
| 1945 | 22 |
| 1946 | 21 |
| 1947 | 30 |
| 1948 | 22 |
| 1949 | 17 |
| 1950 | 15 |
| 1951 | 26 |
| 1952 | 24 |
| 1953 | 33 |
| 1954 | 29 |
| 1955 | 38 |
| 1956 | 34 |
| 1957 | 69 |
| 1958 | 96 |
| 1959 | 121 |
| 1960 | 138 |
| 1961 | 131 |
| 1962 | 130 |
| 1963 | 155 |
| 1964 | 127 |
| 1965 | 100 |
| 1966 | 95 |
| 1967 | 75 |
| 1968 | 76 |
| 1969 | 83 |
| 1970 | 87 |
| 1971 | 83 |
| 1972 | 66 |
| 1973 | 38 |
| 1974 | 45 |
| 1975 | 36 |
| 1976 | 39 |
| 1977 | 67 |
| 1978 | 53 |
| 1979 | 57 |
| 1980 | 52 |
| 1981 | 40 |
| 1982 | 44 |
| 1983 | 45 |
| 1984 | 36 |
| 1985 | 40 |
| 1986 | 45 |
| 1987 | 29 |
| 1988 | 31 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1990 | 35 |
| 1991 | 26 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2005 | 49 |
| 2006 | 66 |
| 2007 | 56 |
| 2008 | 75 |
| 2009 | 66 |
| 2010 | 84 |
| 2011 | 83 |
| 2012 | 94 |
| 2013 | 122 |
| 2014 | 122 |
| 2015 | 143 |
| 2016 | 160 |
| 2017 | 180 |
| 2018 | 191 |
| 2019 | 217 |
| 2020 | 216 |
| 2021 | 268 |
| 2022 | 315 |
| 2023 | 310 |
| 2024 | 345 |
Wes through the decades
- Wes peaked in 2024, when 345 babies were named Wes in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Wes has risen 187% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Wes currently ranks #744 in the US and is on the rise.