Westen
How to say it: WES-tun · /ˈwɛstən/
Modern American form of Weston, from Old English west-town - directional surname-style name.
Westen was the 45th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 162 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 66% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #19 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #45 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 162 |
| Share of births | 1 in 517 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +66% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #19 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Built almost entirely in the last forty years, Westen keeps gaining. The 2020s are its strongest showing yet and growth is set to continue.
What goes with it
Two even beats with a breathy finish make Westen feel sturdy and current. Easton and Hudson go well with it.
Nicknames
- West
- Wes
Honouring a Westen in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Westen is about 1 in 22.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
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