Weston Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Weston is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Weston?
Weston is spelled W-E-S-T-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Weston at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Weston means “western town” or “settlement to the west.”
- Origin
- Weston is commonly associated with Old English origins, combining “west” and “tun”, meaning a western settlement or enclosure.
- Pronunciation
- WES-ton · 2 syllables
Weston Popularity in 2025
Rank#10,917
Recorded Births8
Rank#55
Recorded Births5,482
- Girls usage fell 2,950 places to #10,917 and recorded 5 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 15 places to #55 and recorded 810 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.
What Does the Name Weston Mean?
Weston means “western town” or “settlement to the west.”
Origin: Weston is commonly associated with Old English origins, combining “west” and “tun”, meaning a western settlement or enclosure.
How Do You Pronounce Weston?
PronunciationWES-ton
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Weston?
- History
- The name Weston was used in medieval England primarily as a place name before becoming adopted as a personal name.
Weston Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 8 | #10,917 |
| 2025 | Boys | 5,482 | #55 |
| 2024 | Girls | 13 | #7,967 |
| 2024 | Boys | 4,672 | #70 |
| 2023 | Girls | 13 | #8,055 |
| 2023 | Boys | 4,373 | #75 |
| 2022 | Girls | 7 | #12,243 |
| 2022 | Boys | 4,112 | #82 |
| 2021 | Girls | 7 | #12,206 |
| 2021 | Boys | 3,793 | #95 |
| 2020 | Girls | 7 | #12,142 |
| 2020 | Boys | 3,423 | #104 |
| 2019 | Girls | 6 | #13,799 |
| 2019 | Boys | 3,574 | #104 |
| 2018 | Girls | 12 | #8,617 |
| 2018 | Boys | 3,782 | #102 |
| 2017 | Girls | 10 | #9,943 |
| 2017 | Boys | 3,656 | #109 |
| 2016 | Girls | 9 | #10,859 |
| 2016 | Boys | 3,403 | #121 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2015 | Boys | 3,327 | #120 |
| 2014 | Girls | 7 | #13,069 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,965 | #136 |
When Was Weston 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
5,482 recorded births
National rank #55
2024 · Boys
4,672 recorded births
National rank #70
2023 · Boys
4,373 recorded births
National rank #75
2022 · Boys
4,112 recorded births
National rank #82
Where Weston 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MT | #7 | 43 |
| VT | #7 | 21 |
| WV | #8 | 63 |
| NE | #12 | 63 |
| ID | #14 | 65 |
| KY | #19 | 136 |
| IA | #19 | 82 |
| MS | #20 | 64 |