Wesson
Wesson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
West town or western settlement.
Origin and history
Wesson originates as an English surname derived from a place name, traditionally meaning 'west town' or 'west settlement'. In recent years, it has risen in popularity as a masculine given name in the United States, appealing to parents looking for modern occupational or surname-style choices. Its recent usage growth mirrors the trend of using rugged, surname-inspired names for boys.
Popularity in the United States
3,219 babies in the United States have been named Wesson since 1880. It ranks #2267 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #839.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.3 %)
- OH (8.2 %)
- CA (6.5 %)
- PA (5.4 %)
- MI (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 104 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,554 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,561 |
Nicknames
Wes
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted a person who came from a western village or settlement in medieval England.
- Nearly half of all U.S. births registered with the given name Wesson since 1880 have occurred since 2020.