Is Weston a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Weston is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Weston?

It’s currently ranked #69 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Weston?

WES-ton · IPA: //ˈwɛs.tən//

Weston Boy

Popularity: #69 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationWES-ton / /ˈwɛs.tən/

English; Old English

Meaning

English: from the western town; Old English: settlement in the west

Historical & Cultural Background

Weston is derived from Old English elements meaning 'west' and 'town'. It has been used as a surname and a given name since the 19th century. The name reflects a geographical origin, often associated with places named Weston in England. It has gained popularity as a first name in recent decades.

Trend Summary

Weston has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Variants

Westin
Wes

International Variants

Weston (English)
Wesley (English)

Famous people named Weston

Weston Koury is a social media personality known for his presence on platforms like YouTube and Instagram.

Weston McKennie is a professional soccer player who has played for clubs in Europe and the United States national team.

Weston Price was a dentist and nutritionist known for his research on traditional diets and health.

Weston Noble was a renowned choral conductor and educator, celebrated for his contributions to music education.

Fictional characters named Weston

Weston is a character in the novel 'The Last of the Mohicans' by James Fenimore Cooper, representing the complexities of colonial America.

Weston is a character in the video game series 'Mass Effect', serving as a member of the crew with unique skills.

Sibling Suggestions

Wesley Weston Winston Wyatt Walker Whitman

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Weston was first seen in the United States in 1882. Weston has ranked as high as #109 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Weston has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Weston (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	380	9%
CA	318	7%
OH	232	5%
PA	230	5%
FL	200	4%
MI	174	4%
NC	174	4%
TN	166	4%
GA	157	4%
IN	148	3%
NY	140	3%
MO	135	3%
KY	133	3%
IL	121	3%
VA	113	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1882	7
1884	5
1890	5
1892	6
1896	9
1898	7
1899	6
1900	6
1902	8
1903	6
1904	8
1905	5
1907	7
1908	10
1909	7
1910	13
1911	12
1912	14
1913	24
1914	40
1915	43
1916	43
1917	50
1918	49
1919	63
1920	55
1921	46
1922	44
1923	65
1924	49
1925	43
1926	44
1927	51
1928	32
1929	41
1930	40
1931	44
1932	35
1933	33
1934	44
1935	41
1936	33
1937	49
1938	40
1939	25
1940	49
1941	37
1942	42
1943	33
1944	37
1945	37
1946	38
1947	40
1948	33
1949	28
1950	37
1951	48
1952	30
1953	36
1954	56
1955	43
1956	39
1957	63
1958	36
1959	43
1960	44
1961	59
1962	42
1963	38
1964	37
1965	50
1966	52
1967	65
1968	61
1969	67
1970	66
1971	83
1972	87
1973	77
1974	65
1975	91
1976	139
1977	172
1978	160
1979	173
1980	203
1981	227
1982	302
1983	309
1984	335
1985	342
1986	368
1987	404
1988	437
1989	475
1990	578
1991	697
1992	622
1993	566
1994	655
1995	600
1996	614
1997	584
1998	577
1999	614
2000	641
2001	608
2002	687
2003	636
2004	722
2005	742
2006	794
2007	852
2008	1,027
2009	1,282
2010	1,584
2011	1,749
2012	2,284
2013	2,488
2014	2,964
2015	3,327
2016	3,403
2017	3,655
2018	3,781
2019	3,572
2020	3,423
2021	3,790
2022	4,111
2023	4,372
2024	4,660