Rising since 1985, #55 for boys today.
Popularity of Weston since 1882
Babies named Weston per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 12 |
| 1890s | 33 |
| 1900s | 57 |
| 1910s | 351 |
| 1920s | 470 |
| 1930s | 384 |
| 1940s | 374 |
| 1950s | 431 |
| 1960s | 515 |
| 1970s | 1,113 |
| 1980s | 3,402 |
| 1990s | 6,107 |
| 2000s | 7,991 |
| 2010s | 28,812 |
| 2020s | 25,855 |
Meaning & origin
Weston, a name with English roots as a surname and place name, has experienced a steady rise in popularity since 1985. In 2025, it achieved its peak year at rank 55, with approximately 1 in every 312 newborn boys receiving the name. The name saw its first recorded use in 1882 and has grown in favor particularly in states like Vermont, Montana, and West Virginia, reflecting a trend toward surnames as first names. Its consistent upward trajectory suggests it has become a modern classic while maintaining a fresh, unpretentious feel.
Weston is an English surname and place name derived from Old English 'west' meaning 'west' and 'tūn' meaning 'enclosure, settlement, or town.' It originally denoted someone who lived near or came from a western settlement. As a given name, it became popular in the United States in the late 20th century, part of the trend of using surnames as first names.
Where Weston is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Weston” around the world
Where Weston lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
New Zealand
10
babies in 2025
Quebec
9
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Wes
Sibling names for Weston
Names that share Weston's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Weston
Names whose popularity has moved with Weston's over the last 50 years.
