West
boy name#1252 in 2025West entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #383 in 1886, ranks #1252 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1252
rank today
#383
peak (1886)
159
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #548 |
| 1890s | #641 |
| 1900s | #757 |
| 1910s | #1208 |
| 1920s | #1528 |
| 1930s | #1805 |
| 1940s | #1887 |
| 1950s | #1915 |
| 1960s | #2138 |
| 1970s | #2821 |
| 1980s | #3011 |
| 1990s | #3858 |
| 2000s | #3617 |
| 2010s | #1976 |
| 2020s | #1571 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, West has been most popular in CA, TX, UT.
Living bearers
About 2,500 people named West are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical West alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name West in 2025?
- West ranks #1252 among US boy names in 2025, with 159 babies given the name.
- When was the name West most popular?
- West peaked in 1886, reaching #383 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name West with classmates?
- West will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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