Webb
Meaningweaver · English
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #526 in 1880
16 babies were named Webb in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,333 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 106,383 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Webb, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Webb would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWebb has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Webbs, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1880, when it ranked #526. Today it's #5,608, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendWebb has slipped 1,333 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,608. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Webb means “weaver”.
About the name Webb
Webb is a boy name of English origin meaning “weaver”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with W and ending in “-ebb”. US birth records list Webb for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 130 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1880, when it ranked #526 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 67 | 14,977 boys |
| 1890s | 57 | 17,640 boys |
| 1900s | 23 | 43,328 boys |
| 1910s | 28 | 35,842 boys |
| 1920s | 17 | 60,168 boys |
| 1930s | 13 | 79,051 boys |
| 1940s | 10 | 95,511 boys |
| 1950s | 9.7 | 103,306 boys |
| 1960s | 4.9 | 203,252 boys |
| 1970s | 3.5 | 284,091 boys |
| 1980s | 3.1 | 317,460 boys |
| 1990s | 3.1 | 323,625 boys |
| 2000s | 3.4 | 298,507 boys |
| 2010s | 10 | 96,993 boys |
| 2020s | 12 | 84,986 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Webb
What does the name Webb mean?
Webb means “weaver” in English.
What is the origin of the name Webb?
Webb has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Webb a boy or girl name?
Webb is a boy name.
How popular is the name Webb?
Webb ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1880 (#526).