Weston
Weston is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Western town or settlement.
Origin and history
Weston is a classic English surname turned given name derived from Old English place names. It originally designated someone who lived in or near a western settlement or town. In recent decades, it has experienced significant popularity growth in the United States as part of the trend toward rustic, place-based names.
Popularity in the United States
75,907 babies in the United States have been named Weston since 1880. It ranks #385 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #78.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.3 %)
- CA (7.8 %)
- OH (4.8 %)
- PA (3.9 %)
- FL (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 33 |
| 1900-1910 | 57 |
| 1910-1920 | 351 |
| 1920-1930 | 470 |
| 1930-1940 | 384 |
| 1940-1950 | 374 |
| 1950-1960 | 431 |
| 1960-1970 | 515 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,113 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,402 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,107 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,991 |
| 2010-2019 | 28,812 |
| 2020-2029 | 25,855 |
Famous people named Weston
- Weston McKennie: Soccer Player, Athlete
- Weston Kelsey: Fencer, Olympian
Nicknames
Wes
Fun facts
- Derived from Old English words 'west' (west) and 'tūn' (enclosure, farmstead, or town), referring to numerous towns across England.
- Weston has risen dramatically in U.S. popularity in the 21st century, reaching the top 100 male names in recent years.