West
Meaningwest · English
- US rank
- #1,252
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #383 in 1886
159 babies were named West in the US in 2025. It has climbed 581 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?
A few things about West you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 10,741 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named West, 159 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your West would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWest has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Wests, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1886, when it ranked #383. Today it's #1,252, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowWest is 11× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 114,943 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 10,741.
- TrendWest has climbed 581 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,252. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedWest is most popular in Nevada, where it ranks #516, followed by Oregon (#604) and Utah (#703). It's in the top 1,000 in 8 states.
- MeaningIn English, West means “west”.
About the name West
West is a boy name of English origin meaning “west”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with W and ending in “-est”. US birth records list West for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1886, when it ranked #383 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,252, with 159 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.0 | 333,333 girls |
| 2020s | 2.4 | 422,535 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 117 | 8,560 boys |
| 1890s | 97 | 10,289 boys |
| 1900s | 84 | 11,946 boys |
| 1910s | 42 | 23,680 boys |
| 1920s | 23 | 43,459 boys |
| 1930s | 16 | 63,898 boys |
| 1940s | 10 | 95,420 boys |
| 1950s | 8.5 | 117,647 boys |
| 1960s | 7.9 | 126,582 boys |
| 1970s | 8.9 | 112,486 boys |
| 1980s | 9.0 | 110,865 boys |
| 1990s | 8.9 | 112,360 boys |
| 2000s | 16 | 64,516 boys |
| 2010s | 39 | 25,562 boys |
| 2020s | 67 | 14,963 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 West
What does the name West mean?
West means “west” in English.
What is the origin of the name West?
West has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is West a boy or girl name?
West is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name West?
West ranked #1,252 for US boys in 2025, given to 159 babies. Its best year was 1886 (#383).