West

Boy name

West has been given to 3,720 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 2025.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,720

Peak year

2025 (167 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

▲ +120%

Gender split

1% girls / 99% boys

Names one letter away from West — alternate spellings parents actually use.

6,786 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as West.

3,721 babies since 1919

3,719 babies since 1912

3,725 babies since 1912

3,715 babies since 1993

3,750 babies since 2002

3,689 babies since 1947

3,670 babies since 1977

3,661 babies since 1956

How popular is the name West?

West has been given to 3,720 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name West peak?

West peaked in 2025, when 167 babies were given the name.

Is West a girl or boy name?

West is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named West are boys).

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