Webb Boy

Popularity: #922 · Trend: → Stable

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: Web //wɛb//

Origin: English; Old Norse

Meaning: English: dweller by the weir; Old Norse: a person who lives near a dam or weir

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Webb has its roots in Old English, derived from the word "webba," which means "weaver." This term is related to the Proto-Germanic *wabō, which also signifies weaving or fabric-making. The transition into Middle English saw the name evolve into "Webb," maintaining its association with the occupation of weaving, a significant trade in medieval society.

As surnames began to emerge in England during the 11th century, Webb became a hereditary surname, often denoting someone who was a weaver by trade or perhaps a person who lived near a weaver's workshop. Historically, the name Webb can be traced back to various notable figures in English history.

One significant milestone is the appearance of the name in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was recorded as a surname for individuals involved in the textile industry. The name has also been borne by various English gentry and landed families throughout the centuries, contributing to its recognition in historical texts.

Additionally, the name Webb appears in various literary works and documents, reflecting its longstanding presence in English culture. Culturally, the name Webb carries connotations of craftsmanship and industriousness, reflecting the importance of weaving in the development of textile production and trade in medieval England.

The symbolic association with creation and artistry through weaving has allowed the name to resonate within various artistic and literary contexts. Furthermore, diminutive forms such as Webby have occasionally been used, though the primary form has remained prominent.

Overall, the name Webb encapsulates a rich historical and cultural narrative tied to the essential craft of weaving.

Famous people named Webb

In this section, you will find notable people named Webb. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Webb who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Webb Simpson is a professional golfer best known for winning the U.S. Open, The Players Championship, and the 2012 PGA Tour Player of the Year.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Webb was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Webb has ranked as high as #2846 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi, and North Carolina.

In the past 5 years the name Webb has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Webb is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Webb was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Webb.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 16 16
2024 17 17
2023 19 19
2022 25 25
2021 22 22
2020 23 23
2019 26 26
2018 25 25
2017 19 19
2016 19 19
2015 16 16
2014 19 19
2013 23 23
2012 23 23
2011 8 8
2010 15 15
2009 6 6
2007 8 8
2006 10 10
2005 10 10
2004 8 8
2003 7 7
2001 8 8
2000 10 10
1999 7 7
1998 7 7
1997 7 7
1996 9 9
1995 5 5
1993 8 8
1992 7 7
1991 5 5
1990 5 5
1989 5 5
1988 10 10
1987 6 6
1986 6 6
1983 6 6
1982 11 11
1981 8 8
1980 6 6
1979 6 6
1976 12 12
1975 6 6
1973 6 6
1972 6 6
1971 16 16
1970 7 7
1969 6 6
1968 12 12
1967 8 8
1966 7 7
1965 7 7
1964 6 6
1963 13 13
1962 17 17
1961 8 8
1960 11 11
1959 15 15
1958 22 22
1957 25 25
1956 17 17
1955 17 17
1954 18 18
1953 25 25
1952 16 16
1951 21 21
1950 19 19
1949 13 13
1948 14 14
1947 15 15
1946 12 12
1945 22 22
1944 16 16
1943 11 11
1942 18 18
1941 15 15
1940 15 15
1939 17 17
1938 7 7
1937 12 12
1936 11 11
1935 9 9
1934 21 21
1933 14 14
1932 14 14
1931 19 19
1930 9 9
1929 15 15
1928 18 18
1927 27 27
1926 13 13
1925 11 11
1924 19 19
1923 20 20
1922 20 20
1921 21 21
1920 19 19
1919 26 26
1918 21 21
1917 25 25
1916 21 21
1915 17 17
1914 17 17
1913 15 15
1912 11 11
1911 10 10
1910 7 7
1909 5 5
1907 6 6
1905 5 5
1903 5 5
1900 12 12
1899 8 8
1898 6 6
1897 10 10
1896 9 9
1894 7 7
1893 12 12
1892 7 7
1890 6 6
1889 5 5
1888 12 12
1887 7 7
1886 5 5
1885 8 8
1884 8 8
1882 11 11
1881 6 6
1880 12 12

Top States for Webb (2019)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
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