Wes Name Popularity and Statistics
Wes is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Wes?
Wes is spelled W-E-S. The name has 3 letters.
Wes Popularity in 2025
Rank#715
Recorded Births376
- Boys usage rose 28 places to #715 and recorded 30 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Wes Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 376 | #715 |
| 2024 | Boys | 346 | #743 |
| 2023 | Boys | 310 | #799 |
| 2022 | Boys | 315 | #797 |
| 2021 | Boys | 268 | #866 |
| 2020 | Boys | 216 | #986 |
| 2019 | Boys | 217 | #981 |
| 2018 | Boys | 191 | #1,059 |
| 2017 | Boys | 180 | #1,086 |
| 2016 | Boys | 160 | #1,183 |
| 2015 | Boys | 143 | #1,259 |
| 2014 | Boys | 122 | #1,389 |
| 2013 | Boys | 122 | #1,376 |
| 2012 | Boys | 94 | #1,637 |
| 2011 | Boys | 83 | #1,755 |
| 2010 | Boys | 85 | #1,760 |
| 2009 | Boys | 66 | #2,077 |
| 2008 | Boys | 75 | #1,916 |
| 2007 | Boys | 56 | #2,304 |
| 2006 | Boys | 66 | #2,010 |
| 2005 | Boys | 49 | #2,365 |
| 2004 | Boys | 39 | #2,697 |
| 2003 | Boys | 37 | #2,674 |
| 2002 | Boys | 33 | #2,817 |
When Was Wes Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
376 recorded births
National rank #715
2024 · Boys
346 recorded births
National rank #743
2022 · Boys
315 recorded births
National rank #797
2023 · Boys
310 recorded births
National rank #799
Where Wes Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NH | #206 | 6 |
| MT | #227 | 5 |
| UT | #288 | 17 |
| ID | #302 | 8 |
| MA | #318 | 17 |
| CT | #382 | 7 |
| WI | #411 | 12 |
| IA | #448 | 7 |