Weston Boy

Popularity: #69 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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)

StateBirthsShare
TX 380
9%
CA 318
7%
OH 232
5%
PA 230
5%
FL 200
4%
NC 174
4%
MI 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

YearBirths
18827
18845
18905
18926
18969
18987
18996
19006
19028
19036
19048
19055
19077
190810
19097
191013
191112
191214
191324
191440
191543
191643
191750
191849
191963
192055
192146
192244
192365
192449
192543
192644
192751
192832
192941
193040
193144
193235
193333
193444
193541
193633
193749
193840
193925
194049
194137
194242
194333
194437
194537
194638
194740
194833
194928
195037
195148
195230
195336
195456
195543
195639
195763
195836
195943
196044
196159
196242
196338
196437
196550
196652
196765
196861
196967
197066
197183
197287
197377
197465
197591
1976139
1977172
1978160
1979173
1980203
1981227
1982302
1983309
1984335
1985342
1986368
1987404
1988437
1989475
1990578
1991697
1992622
1993566
1994655
1995600
1996614
1997584
1998577
1999614
2000641
2001608
2002687
2003636
2004722
2005742
2006794
2007852
20081,027
20091,282
20101,584
20111,749
20122,284
20132,488
20142,964
20153,327
20163,403
20173,655
20183,781
20193,572
20203,423
20213,790
20224,111
20234,372
20244,660