Boy nameCurrently #70 in the USSteady
Weston
WES-tun//ˈwɛstən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20246 lettersStarts with W
Meaning & origin
West-facing settlement
Weston comes from an English place name meaning 'west-facing town or settlement', one of many directional habitational surnames. Its polished, modern-vintage sound has made it a steadily popular choice in recent years.
Weston's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Weston |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 7 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1896 | 9 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 13 |
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1912 | 14 |
| 1913 | 24 |
| 1914 | 40 |
| 1915 | 43 |
| 1916 | 43 |
| 1917 | 50 |
| 1918 | 49 |
| 1919 | 63 |
| 1920 | 55 |
| 1921 | 46 |
| 1922 | 44 |
| 1923 | 65 |
| 1924 | 49 |
| 1925 | 43 |
| 1926 | 44 |
| 1927 | 51 |
| 1928 | 32 |
| 1929 | 41 |
| 1930 | 40 |
| 1931 | 44 |
| 1932 | 35 |
| 1933 | 33 |
| 1934 | 44 |
| 1935 | 41 |
| 1936 | 33 |
| 1937 | 49 |
| 1938 | 40 |
| 1939 | 25 |
| 1940 | 49 |
| 1941 | 37 |
| 1942 | 42 |
| 1943 | 33 |
| 1944 | 37 |
| 1945 | 37 |
| 1946 | 38 |
| 1947 | 40 |
| 1948 | 33 |
| 1949 | 28 |
| 1950 | 37 |
| 1951 | 48 |
| 1952 | 30 |
| 1953 | 36 |
| 1954 | 56 |
| 1955 | 43 |
| 1956 | 39 |
| 1957 | 63 |
| 1958 | 36 |
| 1959 | 43 |
| 1960 | 44 |
| 1961 | 59 |
| 1962 | 42 |
| 1963 | 38 |
| 1964 | 37 |
| 1965 | 50 |
| 1966 | 52 |
| 1967 | 65 |
| 1968 | 61 |
| 1969 | 67 |
| 1970 | 66 |
| 1971 | 83 |
| 1972 | 87 |
| 1973 | 77 |
| 1974 | 65 |
| 1975 | 91 |
| 1976 | 139 |
| 1977 | 172 |
| 1978 | 160 |
| 1979 | 173 |
| 1980 | 203 |
| 1981 | 227 |
| 1982 | 302 |
| 1983 | 309 |
| 1984 | 335 |
| 1985 | 342 |
| 1986 | 377 |
| 1987 | 404 |
| 1988 | 437 |
| 1989 | 475 |
| 1990 | 578 |
| 1991 | 697 |
| 1992 | 622 |
| 1993 | 566 |
| 1994 | 655 |
| 1995 | 600 |
| 1996 | 614 |
| 1997 | 584 |
| 1998 | 577 |
| 1999 | 614 |
| 2000 | 641 |
| 2001 | 608 |
| 2002 | 687 |
| 2003 | 636 |
| 2004 | 729 |
| 2005 | 742 |
| 2006 | 794 |
| 2007 | 852 |
| 2008 | 1,027 |
| 2009 | 1,282 |
| 2010 | 1,584 |
| 2011 | 1,749 |
| 2012 | 2,284 |
| 2013 | 2,488 |
| 2014 | 2,971 |
| 2015 | 3,332 |
| 2016 | 3,412 |
| 2017 | 3,665 |
| 2018 | 3,793 |
| 2019 | 3,578 |
| 2020 | 3,430 |
| 2021 | 3,797 |
| 2022 | 4,118 |
| 2023 | 4,385 |
| 2024 | 4,673 |
Weston through the decades
- Weston peaked in 2024, when 4,673 babies were named Weston in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Weston has risen 142% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Weston currently ranks #70 in the US and is holding steady.
Nicknames
West
Variants & spellings
Westin