Webb
Webb is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Weaver.
Origin and history
Webb originated as an Old English occupational surname for a weaver before being adopted as a masculine given name. While historically rare as a first name, it maintains a steady, classic occupational style in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,658 babies in the United States have been named Webb since 1880. It ranks #3114 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1805.
States where it is most popular
- LA (25 %)
- TX (22.7 %)
- TN (18.2 %)
- AL (11.4 %)
- MS (11.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 74 |
| 1890-1900 | 65 |
| 1900-1910 | 33 |
| 1910-1920 | 170 |
| 1920-1930 | 183 |
| 1930-1940 | 133 |
| 1940-1950 | 151 |
| 1950-1960 | 195 |
| 1960-1970 | 95 |
| 1970-1980 | 59 |
| 1980-1990 | 58 |
| 1990-2000 | 60 |
| 2000-2010 | 67 |
| 2010-2019 | 193 |
| 2020-2029 | 122 |
Famous people named Webb
- Webb Miller: Journalist, Author
- Webb Pierce: Singer, Songwriter
- Webb Simpson: Golfer
Fun facts
- The name derives from the Old English word 'webba', which directly translates to 'weaver'.
- Like many single-syllable surname-names, Webb gained occasional use as a first name to honor family surnames.