Weston Boy
Origin(s)
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.
Similar Names
Easton, Benton, Heston, Kenton, Mason, Grayson, Jeston, Sutton
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
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.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Weston (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 380 | |
CA | 318 | |
OH | 232 | |
PA | 230 | |
FL | 200 | |
NC | 174 | |
MI | 174 | |
TN | 166 | |
GA | 157 | |
IN | 148 | |
NY | 140 | |
MO | 135 | |
KY | 133 | |
IL | 121 | |
VA | 113 |
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 |