Westen
Westen is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Western town or settlement.
Origin and history
Westen is an English name meaning 'western town' or 'from the west'. It is a modern variant spelling of the surname and given name Weston. In recent years, it has gained steady traction in the United States alongside other surname-based names.
Popularity in the United States
1,907 babies in the United States have been named Westen since 1880. It ranks #2941 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1235.
States where it is most popular
- TX (19.8 %)
- OH (15 %)
- FL (8.5 %)
- CA (7.1 %)
- MO (7.1 %)
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 | 45 |
| 1990-2000 | 105 |
| 2000-2010 | 266 |
| 2010-2019 | 749 |
| 2020-2029 | 742 |
Fun facts
- Westen is a alternative spelling of Weston, which derives from Old English elements meaning 'west' and 'tun' (enclosure or settlement).
- The name has seen an increase in usage in the 2020s, reflecting the broader popularity of western and surname-style names in the U.S.