West Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationwest / /wɛst/English; Old English
Meaning
English: from the west; Old English: western region
Historical & Cultural Background
The name West is derived from the Old English word 'west', which refers to the direction. It has been used as a surname and a given name in English-speaking countries. The name reflects geographical orientation and has been popularized in modern times as a first name.
Trend Summary
The name West has seen a rise in popularity in the United States in recent years.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name West was first seen in the United States in 1880. West has ranked as high as #1217 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Mississippi, Georgia, and Utah. In the past 5 years the name West has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for West (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 34 | |
| TX | 25 | |
| UT | 7 | |
| AZ | 6 | |
| NY | 6 | |
| FL | 5 | |
| GA | 5 | |
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 13 |
| 1881 | 15 |
| 1882 | 11 |
| 1883 | 11 |
| 1884 | 19 |
| 1885 | 10 |
| 1886 | 21 |
| 1887 | 9 |
| 1888 | 12 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1890 | 13 |
| 1891 | 12 |
| 1892 | 12 |
| 1893 | 11 |
| 1894 | 9 |
| 1895 | 11 |
| 1896 | 11 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1898 | 16 |
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1900 | 13 |
| 1901 | 11 |
| 1902 | 12 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1904 | 13 |
| 1905 | 13 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1907 | 12 |
| 1908 | 8 |
| 1909 | 12 |
| 1910 | 19 |
| 1911 | 14 |
| 1912 | 20 |
| 1913 | 28 |
| 1914 | 19 |
| 1915 | 21 |
| 1916 | 23 |
| 1917 | 21 |
| 1918 | 29 |
| 1919 | 30 |
| 1920 | 29 |
| 1921 | 26 |
| 1922 | 27 |
| 1923 | 15 |
| 1924 | 28 |
| 1925 | 29 |
| 1926 | 26 |
| 1927 | 36 |
| 1928 | 21 |
| 1929 | 17 |
| 1930 | 18 |
| 1931 | 17 |
| 1932 | 19 |
| 1933 | 17 |
| 1934 | 17 |
| 1935 | 16 |
| 1936 | 18 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 18 |
| 1939 | 18 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1941 | 15 |
| 1942 | 16 |
| 1943 | 16 |
| 1944 | 14 |
| 1945 | 22 |
| 1946 | 13 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1949 | 19 |
| 1950 | 15 |
| 1951 | 18 |
| 1952 | 21 |
| 1953 | 19 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 16 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1958 | 19 |
| 1959 | 16 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1961 | 17 |
| 1962 | 15 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 18 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1968 | 19 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1970 | 24 |
| 1971 | 19 |
| 1972 | 16 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 19 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 24 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 23 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 42 |
| 2007 | 40 |
| 2008 | 42 |
| 2009 | 60 |
| 2010 | 52 |
| 2011 | 61 |
| 2012 | 74 |
| 2013 | 78 |
| 2014 | 60 |
| 2015 | 76 |
| 2016 | 72 |
| 2017 | 80 |
| 2018 | 82 |
| 2019 | 98 |
| 2020 | 80 |
| 2021 | 90 |
| 2022 | 130 |
| 2023 | 87 |
| 2024 | 143 |