Weston Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Weston is an Old English name meaning 'western town'. It has evolved from Wēstun in Old English to its current form in Modern English. The name is associated with characteristics of strength and tradition, and it has no biblical relevance. Weston has been a popular choice since the Middle Ages, and it continues to be favored today.
The name Weston is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Weston has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West. Across generations, 'Weston' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 970th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1086th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1174th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 812th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 427th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 325th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 105th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 24560th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 32490th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11357th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Weston' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Weston"
Pronunciation
/ˈwɛstən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Weston is derived from the Old English words 'west' meaning 'west' and 'tun' meaning 'town' or 'enclosure'. Thus, it originally referred to a town located in the west.
Meaning
Western town
Language Evolution
Wēstun (Old English), Weston (Middle English), Weston (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages and has remained in use as both a surname and a given name.
Variants & Derivatives
West, Wes, Westin
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Weston is perceived as a sturdy and traditional name, often associated with suburban or rural settings.
Famous People
Weston Kelsey, American musician, Weston McKennie, American soccer player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Weston"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Weston"
"Weston" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 970th of 7545 | 799 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1086th of 6773 | 692 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1174th of 7552 | 790 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 812th of 10718 | 1,611 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 427th of 16616 | 7,531 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 325th of 24088 | 15,383 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 105th of 23106 | 43,546 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 24560th of 27321 | 9 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 32490th of 35406 | 7 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11357th of 30306 | 96 |
Regional Popularity of "Weston" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
79.45% 1125th/1416 |
74.33% 1025th/1379 |
56.76% 1343rd/2366 |
61.21% 699th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
65.87% 1025th/1556 |
60.14% 1415th/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
47.20% 1147th/2430 |
63.97% 1825th/2853 |
43.39% 1204th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
27.17% 798th/2937 |
53.89% 1877th/3483 |
28.79% 1013th/3518 |
15.65% 633rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
9.50% 350th/3685 |
17.79% 796th/4475 |
8.34% 433rd/5194 |
5.68% 359th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
5.78% 265th/4582 |
10.24% 529th/5164 |
4.12% 301st/7313 |
4.37% 326th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
1.88% 75th/3984 |
2.99% 134th/4487 |
1.58% 108th/6822 |
1.90% 119th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Weston" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Weston"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Weston" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.