Westen
- US rank
- #1,235
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,235 in 2025
162 babies were named Westen in the US in 2025. It has climbed 598 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1980–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Westen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 10,549 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Westen, 162 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Westen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWesten first shows up in US birth records in 1980, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 45 years since.
- Best yearWesten is at its all-time high right now: #1,235 in 2025.
- Then vs nowWesten is 8.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 93,458 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 10,549.
- TrendWesten has climbed 598 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,235. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedWesten is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #522, followed by Missouri (#597) and Ohio (#650). It's in the top 1,000 in 9 states.
About the name Westen
Westen is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-ten”. US birth records list Westen for boys from 1980 to 2025, in 44 of those 46 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,235 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,235, with 162 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.4 | 411,523 boys |
| 1990s | 5.4 | 184,843 boys |
| 2000s | 13 | 75,301 boys |
| 2010s | 40 | 25,088 boys |
| 2020s | 72 | 13,963 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 Westen
What is the origin of the name Westen?
Westen has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Westen a boy or girl name?
Westen is a boy name.
How popular is the name Westen?
Westen ranked #1,235 for US boys in 2025, given to 162 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,235).