Western Name Popularity and Statistics
Western 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 Western?
Western is spelled W-E-S-T-E-R-N. The name has 7 letters.
Western Popularity in 2023
Rank#8,921
Recorded Births8
- Boys usage fell 5,746 places to #8,921 and recorded 2 more births compared with 1938.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Western Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1926 through 2023. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Boys | 8 | #8,921 |
| 1938 | Boys | 6 | #3,175 |
| 1927 | Boys | 8 | #3,151 |
| 1926 | Boys | 5 | #4,201 |
When Was Western 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.
2023 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #8,921
1927 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #3,151
1938 · Boys
6 recorded births
National rank #3,175
1926 · Boys
5 recorded births
National rank #4,201