Total births
1,658
Boys' name · since 1880
Webb
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 1,658 babies named Webb, peaking in 1927. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5447
- among boys today
- 1,658
- born since 1880
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other boys
1,658 babies have been named Webb since 1880, making it today's #5447 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Webb has been recorded 1,658 times among boys since 1880, currently ranked #5447 nationally and more common than 62% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2025.
- #5447 among boys today
- 1,658 born since 1880
- 1950s peak decade
- 62% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Webb is currently the #5447 boys' name in America, more common than 62% of boys - 1,658 born since 1880, peaking in the 1950s.
- #5447
- among boys today
- 1,658
- born since 1880
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other boys
Webb vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5447
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 62% of names given to boys today.
1950s
Peak decade
12% of everyone ever named Webb was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
27 babies were named Webb in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
How Webb compares
1,658 Top 23% higher than 77% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Webb's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Webb | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,658 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 27 | 23 | 22,252 |
Webb's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Webb's SSA record in two at 1953 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1886, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1927 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Webb at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1927
Current rank
#5,447
Active since
1880
Webb popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2025
- Peak year (1927)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 146 years of records
Webb by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Webb's strongest decade.
195 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 12% of all-time use.
Webb births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 74
1880s
74 births
- 1890s 65
1890s
65 births
- 1900s 33
1900s
33 births
- 1910s
1910s
170 births
- 1920s
1920s
183 births
- 1930s
1930s
133 births
- 1940s
1940s
151 births
- 1950s
1950s
195 births
- 1960s
1960s
95 births
- 1970s 59
1970s
59 births
- 1980s 58
1980s
58 births
- 1990s 60
1990s
60 births
- 2000s 67
2000s
67 births
- 2010s
2010s
193 births
- 2020s
2020s
122 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 195 births (12% of all-time use).
How Webb compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Webb's total volume
Webb vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Webb by state
Where Webb concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 11 | 0.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 8 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.3% |
Louisiana share of Webb's total US births 0.7%
Even split
11 of 1,658 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Webb? ▼
1,658 babies have been named Webb since 1880. It currently ranks #5447 among boys. The peak year was 1927 with 27 births.
When was Webb most popular? ▼
Webb was most popular in the 1950s decade with 195 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Webb most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Webb are Louisiana (11 births), Texas (10 births), Tennessee (8 births).
How long has the name Webb been used? ▼
Webb has been recorded in Social Security data since 1880, spanning 146 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Webb? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Webster, Weber, Webber. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Webb's data
- Webb's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (195 total births) through the 2020s (122) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Louisiana records the most Webbs (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Webb
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Webb
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Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Webb
Randolph #5446
49,424 births · Peak 1952
Emma #5448
1,733 births · Peak 2004
Irwin #5445
15,946 births · Peak 1925
Newt #5449
852 births · Peak 1914
Harmon #5444
6,607 births · Peak 1921
Shade #5450
1,156 births · Peak 1997
Earnest #5443
58,389 births · Peak 1926
Wilton #5451
8,653 births · Peak 1924
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1880–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Webb: #5447 Boys' Name - 1,658 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/webb. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Webb draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.