Weston
Weston is a boys' name of English origin meaning “from the western town.” It ranked #55 in the United States in 2025. An English surname and place name meaning western settlement or town.
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how do you pronounce Weston?
WES-tun
where does the name Weston come from?
An English place name and surname, from west and the Old English tun, meaning settlement or enclosure. Several English towns carry the name, so the surname arose independently in more than one place.
Several English towns bear this name. It has become a popular given name in the United States for its clean, preppy sound.
how popular is this name?
Weston has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 86 years since 1882, and fell outside it for 58. It peaked at #55 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #55 |
| 2024 | #70 |
| 2023 | #75 |
| 2022 | #82 |
| 2021 | #95 |
| 2020 | #104 |
| 2019 | #104 |
| 2018 | #102 |
| 2017 | #109 |
| 2016 | #121 |
| 2010 | #225 |
| 2000 | #396 |
| 1990 | #399 |
| 1980 | #616 |
| 1970 | #1000 |
| 1940 | #904 |
| 1920 | #929 |
| 1910 | #859 |
| 1890 | #994 |
| 1882 | #754 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Weston fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Weston
Its use as a first name is recent and largely American.
what are the nicknames and variants of Weston?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Weston?
- Edward Weston (photographer)
what names are similar to Weston?
what names go well with Weston?
Sibling names that share Weston's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Weston
What does the name Weston mean?
Weston means “from the western town”.
What is the origin of the name Weston?
Weston comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Westen and Westin.
How popular is the name Weston?
Weston ranked #55 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #55, and it has spent 86 years in the top 1,000 since 1882.
Is Weston a boy or girl name?
Weston is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Weston?
Weston is pronounced WES-tun, with 2 syllables.
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