West
Every West since 1880 — 3,720 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of West
West is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,255 in 2025 with 159 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 3,720 American babies have been named West. Its peak came in 2025, when 167 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where West stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
West year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,866 | 159 | #1,255 |
| 2024 | 8 | #12,085 | 145 | #1,331 |
| 2023 | — | — | 87 | #1,850 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,493 | 130 | #1,420 |
| 2021 | — | — | 90 | #1,783 |
| 2020 | — | — | 81 | #1,847 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,850 | 98 | #1,657 |
| 2018 | — | — | 82 | #1,853 |
| 2017 | — | — | 80 | #1,859 |
| 2016 | — | — | 72 | #2,008 |
| 2015 | — | — | 76 | #1,930 |
| 2014 | — | — | 60 | #2,254 |
| 2013 | — | — | 78 | #1,850 |
| 2012 | — | — | 74 | #1,940 |
| 2011 | — | — | 61 | #2,172 |
| 2010 | — | — | 52 | #2,426 |
| 2009 | — | — | 60 | #2,229 |
| 2008 | — | — | 42 | #2,876 |
| 2007 | — | — | 40 | #2,971 |
| 2006 | — | — | 42 | #2,783 |
| 2005 | — | — | 25 | #3,810 |
| 2004 | — | — | 29 | #3,366 |
| 2003 | — | — | 18 | #4,606 |
| 2002 | — | — | 10 | #7,021 |
| 2001 | — | — | 28 | #3,223 |
| 2000 | — | — | 17 | #4,564 |
| 1995 | — | — | 14 | #4,501 |
| 1990 | — | — | 17 | #3,601 |
| 1985 | — | — | 22 | #2,424 |
| 1980 | — | — | 16 | #2,960 |
| 1975 | — | — | 7 | #4,789 |
| 1970 | — | — | 24 | #1,845 |
| 1965 | — | — | 15 | #2,174 |
| 1960 | — | — | 14 | #2,312 |
| 1955 | — | — | 16 | #2,045 |
| 1950 | — | — | 15 | #2,018 |
| 1945 | — | — | 22 | #1,444 |
| 1940 | — | — | 11 | #2,316 |
| 1935 | — | — | 16 | #1,833 |
| 1930 | — | — | 18 | #1,816 |
| 1925 | — | — | 29 | #1,389 |
| 1920 | — | — | 29 | #1,380 |
| 1915 | — | — | 21 | #1,550 |
| 1910 | — | — | 19 | #706 |
| 1905 | — | — | 13 | #697 |
| 1900 | — | — | 13 | #738 |
| 1895 | — | — | 11 | #681 |
| 1890 | — | — | 13 | #564 |
| 1885 | — | — | 10 | #638 |
| 1880 | — | — | 13 | #523 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name West in 2025?
West ranked #1,255 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 159 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named West?
3,720 babies have been named West in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name West most popular?
West peaked in 2025, when 167 newborns received the name.
Is West a boy or girl name?
West is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name West rising or falling?
West is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.