West
2 countries#1252 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when West was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,720 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1252 · peaked in 2025 with 167 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Mississippi, Georgia, Utah
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
10 births recorded 2014–2019 · peaked in 2014 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
10 births recorded 2014–2019 · peaked in 2014 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
West’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2744 | — |
| 2007 | #2920 | ↓176 |
| 2008 | #2828 | ↑92 |
| 2009 | #2203 | ↑625 |
| 2010 | #2402 | ↓199 |
| 2011 | #2145 | ↑257 |
| 2012 | #1923 | ↑222 |
| 2013 | #1827 | ↑96 |
| 2014 | #2230 | ↓403 |
| 2015 | #1910 | ↑320 |
| 2016 | #1991 | ↓81 |
| 2017 | #1844 | ↑147 |
| 2018 | #1838 | ↑6 |
| 2019 | #1652 | ↑186 |
| 2020 | #1833 | ↓181 |
| 2021 | #1770 | ↑63 |
| 2022 | #1414 | ↑356 |
| 2023 | #1832 | ↓418 |
| 2024 | #1324 | ↑508 |
| 2025 | #1252 | ↑72 |
Frequently asked questions about West
Is West a popular name?
Yes — West currently ranks #1252 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is West more common for boys or girls?
West is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was West most popular?
West peaked in 2025 in United States, with 167 recorded births that year.
Is West rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, West’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #505 in 1880 to #1252 in 2025.
How many babies have been named West?
At least 3,730 babies have been recorded with the name West across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is West popular in more than one country?
Yes — West appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to West?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to West include Pierre, Valor, Aven, Jerome.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to West in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.