Weston
How to say it: WES-tun · /ˈwɛstən/
From a surname derived from Old English place names meaning 'western settlement' (west + tun).
Weston was the 45th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 5,482 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 | 5,482 |
| 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, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Weston keeps ascending and this decade is its best. At its peak in the 2020s at #45, more increase seems likely shortly.
What goes with it
Strong in tone with a breathy outline, it lands solidly. Hudson echoes its style and Wes serves as a familiar short form.
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Nicknames
- Wes
Honouring a Weston in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Weston is about 1 in 22.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Weston
- Weston McKennie (born 1998)American soccer player
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