Wes
boy name#715 in 2025Wes entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #627 in 1963, ranks #715 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#715
rank today
#627
peak (1963)
376
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #863 |
| 1910s | #2545 |
| 1920s | #3954 |
| 1930s | #2990 |
| 1940s | #1879 |
| 1950s | #1257 |
| 1960s | #733 |
| 1970s | #1174 |
| 1980s | #1671 |
| 1990s | #3144 |
| 2000s | #2488 |
| 2010s | #1349 |
| 2020s | #818 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Wes has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 6,200 people named Wes are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wes alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wes in 2025?
- Wes ranks #715 among US boy names in 2025, with 376 babies given the name.
- When was the name Wes most popular?
- Wes peaked in 1963, reaching #627 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wes with classmates?
- Wes will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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