Total births
75,907
Boys' name · since 1882
Weston
Weston has 75,907 recorded births since 1882 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2025 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #70
- among boys today
- 75,907
- born since 1882
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 99.5%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Weston is the #70 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 75,907 recorded since 1882.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Weston has been recorded 75,907 times among boys since 1882, currently ranked #70 nationally and more common than 99.5% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 2025.
- #70 among boys today
- 75,907 born since 1882
- 2010s peak decade
- 99.5% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Weston is currently the #70 boys' name in America, more common than 99.5% of boys - 75,907 born since 1882, peaking in the 2010s.
- #70
- among boys today
- 75,907
- born since 1882
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 99.5%
- more common than other boys
Weston vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#70
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 99.5% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Weston was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
5,482 babies were named Weston in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Weston compares
75,907 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
Weston's all-time total is 207x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Weston | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 75,907 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 5,482 | 23 | 22,252 |
Weston's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Weston's SSA record in two at 1960 and the more recent half accounts for 97% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 3%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1884, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 5,482, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Weston at a glance
Top 100 boys' namePeak year
2025
Current rank
#70
Active since
1882
Weston popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 5,482
- Annual births at peak, across 144 years of records
Weston popularity over time - girls
120 total births recorded since 1986 (Weston as girls' name)
Weston by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Weston's strongest decade.
28,812 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Weston births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 12
1880s
12 births
- 1890s 33
1890s
33 births
- 1900s 57
1900s
57 births
- 1910s 351
1910s
351 births
- 1920s 470
1920s
470 births
- 1930s 384
1930s
384 births
- 1940s 374
1940s
374 births
- 1950s 431
1950s
431 births
- 1960s 515
1960s
515 births
- 1970s 1,113
1970s
1,113 births
- 1980s 3,402
1980s
3,402 births
- 1990s 6,107
1990s
6,107 births
- 2000s 7,991
2000s
7,991 births
- 2010s
2010s
28,812 births
- 2020s
2020s
25,855 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 28,812 births (38% of all-time use).
How Weston 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 Weston's total volume
Weston vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Weston by state
Where Weston concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 6,710 | 8.8% |
| #2 | California | | 5,589 | 7.4% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 3,438 | 4.5% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 2,779 | 3.7% |
| #5 | Florida | | 2,750 | 3.6% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 2,659 | 3.5% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 2,505 | 3.3% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 2,429 | 3.2% |
Texas share of Weston's total US births 8.8%
Even split
6,710 of 75,907 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 51 reporting states.
Weston appears in 51 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Weston? ▼
75,907 babies have been named Weston since 1882. It currently ranks #70 among boys. The peak year was 2025 with 5,482 births.
When was Weston most popular? ▼
Weston was most popular in the 2010s decade with 28,812 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Weston most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Weston are Texas (6,710 births), California (5,589 births), Ohio (3,438 births).
How long has the name Weston been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Weston since 1882 -- 144 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Weston? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Wesley, Westley, Westin, Wes, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Weston's data
- Weston's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (28,812 total births) through the 2020s (25,855) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Westons (6,710 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Weston
Nearby Names Like Weston
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Weston
Wesley Boy
#58 247,713 births
Westley Boy
#656 10,119 births
Westin Boy
#727 7,414 births
Wes Boy
#743 6,786 births
West Boy
#1325 3,692 births
Compare Weston side by side: Weston vs Wesley Weston vs Westley Weston vs Westin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Weston
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1882–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Weston: #70 Boys' Name - 75,907 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/weston. 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 Weston 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 June 2026.