Weston Name Meaning

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Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: In literature, Weston is the name of a character in C.S. Lewis’s “Out of the Silent Planet,” the first book of his science fiction series known as the Space Trilogy.

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A Deep Dive

Weston Overview

Meaning

From the western town

Gender

Boy

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from Old English elements “west” meaning “west” and “tun” meaning “town” or “settlement.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈwɛstən/

Popularity

Weston is a name that has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the USA. Recently, Weston has consistently ranked within the top 150 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Unique

Associated Traits

Strong, dependable, adventurous, intelligent
A Deep Dive

Weston Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Westin, Westen, Westyn, Westan, Wystan

Common Nicknames

Wes, West, Wessie, Ton

Diminutives

Westy, Tony, West, Wes

Famous People

  • Weston McKennie
    (American Soccer Player)
  • Weston Cage Coppola
    (American Actor)
  • Weston Koury
    (American Internet Personality)
  • Weston Richburg
    (American Football Player)
  • Weston Ochse
    (American Author)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Weston Prep"
    (Novel)
  • "Weston Road Flows"
    (Song)
  • Weston
    ("Jane the Virgin," TV Series)
  • Weston
    ("Parks and Recreation," TV Series)
  • Weston Price
    ("Westworld," TV Series)

Places

  • Weston City
    (Florida, USA)
  • Weston Park
    (Staffordshire, UK)
  • Weston-super-Mare
    (Somerset, UK)
  • Weston City
    (Missouri, USA)
  • Weston City
    (New South Wales, Australia)

What Is the Meaning of Weston?

Weston means “from the western town.” People named Weston are often seen as grounded and dependable, with a strong connection to their roots and a sense of stability.

What Is the Origin of The Name Weston?

Weston has English origins. It is derived from Old English elements “west” and “tun,” meaning “town” or “settlement.” The name originally described a person who came from a western town or village in England and has been used as a given name for centuries.

Weston Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Weston in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#952021#822022#752023
Top 3 Rankings#752023#822022#952021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Weston

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
202375
(+7 from 2022)
4356
(+249 from 2022)
0.23788
202282
(+13 from 2021)
4107
(+321 from 2021)
0.21928
202195
(+9 from 2020)
3786
(+365 from 2020)
0.20207
2020104
No change from 2019
3421
(-149 from 2019)
0.18495
2019104
(-2 from 2018)
3570
(-208 from 2018)
0.18577
2018102
(+7 from 2017)
3778
(+125 from 2017)
0.19437
2017109
(+11 from 2016)
3653
(+250 from 2016)
0.18458
2016120
No change from 2015
3403
(+76 from 2015)
0.16800
2015120
(+16 from 2014)
3327
(+363 from 2014)
0.16273
2014136
(+27 from 2013)
2964
(+476 from 2013)
0.14464
2013163
(+8 from 2012)
2488
(+204 from 2012)
0.12313
2012171
(+33 from 2011)
2284
(+535 from 2011)
0.11256
2011204
(+21 from 2010)
1749
(+165 from 2010)
0.08610
2010225
(+43 from 2009)
1584
(+302 from 2009)
0.07710
2009268
(+55 from 2008)
1282
(+255 from 2008)
0.06045
2008323
(+45 from 2007)
1027
(+175 from 2007)
0.04710
2007368
(+8 from 2006)
852
(+58 from 2006)
0.03846
2006376
(+11 from 2005)
794
(+52 from 2005)
0.03622
2005387
(-7 from 2004)
742
(+20 from 2004)
0.03488
2004380
(+27 from 2003)
722
(+86 from 2003)
0.03416
2003407
(-27 from 2002)
636
(-51 from 2002)
0.03027
2002380
(+32 from 2001)
687
(+79 from 2001)
0.03324
2001412
(-16 from 2000)
608
(-33 from 2000)
0.02939
2000396
(+3 from 1999)
641
(+27 from 1999)
0.03069
1999399
(+14 from 1998)
614
(+37 from 1998)
0.03011
1998413
(-12 from 1997)
577
(-7 from 1997)
0.02846
1997401
(-22 from 1996)
584
(-30 from 1996)
0.02923
1996379
(+9 from 1995)
614
(+14 from 1995)
0.03064
1995388
(-24 from 1994)
600
(-55 from 1994)
0.02983
1994364
(+46 from 1993)
655
(+89 from 1993)
0.03213
1993410
(-38 from 1992)
566
(-56 from 1992)
0.02740
1992372
(-25 from 1991)
622
(-75 from 1991)
0.02963
1991347
(+52 from 1990)
697
(+119 from 1990)
0.03288
1990399
(+35 from 1989)
578
(+103 from 1989)
0.02686
1989434
(-4 from 1988)
475
(+38 from 1988)
0.02266
1988430
(+14 from 1987)
437
(+33 from 1987)
0.02183
1987444
(+10 from 1986)
404
(+36 from 1986)
0.02072
1986454
(+14 from 1985)
368
(+26 from 1985)
0.01915
1985468
(-7 from 1984)
342
(+7 from 1984)
0.01777
1984461
(+19 from 1983)
335
(+26 from 1983)
0.01785
1983480
(+9 from 1982)
309
(+7 from 1982)
0.01658
1982489
(+78 from 1981)
302
(+75 from 1981)
0.01600
1981567
(+49 from 1980)
227
(+24 from 1980)
0.01219
1980616
(+34 from 1979)
203
(+30 from 1979)
0.01094
1979650
(+12 from 1978)
173
(+13 from 1978)
0.00966
1978662
(-16 from 1977)
160
(-12 from 1977)
0.00936
1977646
(+60 from 1976)
172
(+33 from 1976)
0.01006
1976706
(+164 from 1975)
139
(+48 from 1975)
0.00851
1975870
(+148 from 1974)
91
(+26 from 1974)
0.00561
19741018
(-104 from 1973)
65
(-12 from 1973)
0.00399
1973914
(-55 from 1972)
77
(-10 from 1972)
0.00477
1972859
(+35 from 1971)
87
(+4 from 1971)
0.00520
1971894
(+106 from 1970)
83
(+17 from 1970)
0.00457
19701000
(-69 from 1969)
66
(-1 from 1969)
0.00346
1969931
(-1 from 1968)
67
(+6 from 1968)
0.00366
1968930
(-38 from 1967)
61
(-4 from 1967)
0.00344
1967892
(+115 from 1966)
65
(+13 from 1966)
0.00365
19661007
(+36 from 1965)
52
(+2 from 1965)
0.00286
19651043
(+245 from 1964)
50
(+13 from 1964)
0.00264
19641288
(-33 from 1963)
37
(-1 from 1963)
0.00183
19631255
(-53 from 1962)
38
(-4 from 1962)
0.00184
19621202
(-189 from 1961)
42
(-17 from 1961)
0.00200
19611013
(+165 from 1960)
59
(+15 from 1960)
0.00274
19601178
(+4 from 1959)
44
(+1 from 1959)
0.00203
19591182
(+95 from 1958)
43
(+7 from 1958)
0.00198
19581277
(-322 from 1957)
36
(-27 from 1957)
0.00167
1957955
(+263 from 1956)
63
(+24 from 1956)
0.00288
19561218
(-81 from 1955)
39
(-4 from 1955)
0.00182
19551137
(-141 from 1954)
43
(-13 from 1954)
0.00206
1954996
(+249 from 1953)
56
(+20 from 1953)
0.00271
19531245
(+133 from 1952)
36
(+6 from 1952)
0.00180
19521378
(-361 from 1951)
30
(-18 from 1951)
0.00152
19511017
(+164 from 1950)
48
(+11 from 1950)
0.00251
19501181
(+199 from 1949)
37
(+9 from 1949)
0.00203
19491380
(-124 from 1948)
28
(-5 from 1948)
0.00155
19481256
(-108 from 1947)
33
(-7 from 1947)
0.00185
19471148
(-24 from 1946)
40
(+2 from 1946)
0.00215
19461124
(-68 from 1945)
38
(+1 from 1945)
0.00230
19451056
(+29 from 1944)
37
No change from 1944
0.00270
19441085
(+102 from 1943)
37
(+4 from 1943)
0.00266
19431187
(-151 from 1942)
33
(-9 from 1942)
0.00227
19421036
(+30 from 1941)
42
(+5 from 1941)
0.00298
19411066
(-162 from 1940)
37
(-12 from 1940)
0.00295
1940904
(+418 from 1939)
49
(+24 from 1939)
0.00413
19391322
(-313 from 1938)
25
(-15 from 1938)
0.00221
19381009
(-129 from 1937)
40
(-9 from 1937)
0.00352
1937880
(+262 from 1936)
49
(+16 from 1936)
0.00448
19361142
(-150 from 1935)
33
(-8 from 1935)
0.00310
1935992
(-36 from 1934)
41
(-3 from 1934)
0.00383
1934956
(+188 from 1933)
44
(+11 from 1933)
0.00414
19331144
(-3 from 1932)
33
(-2 from 1932)
0.00323
19321141
(-144 from 1931)
35
(-9 from 1931)
0.00326
1931997
(+96 from 1930)
44
(+4 from 1930)
0.00411
19301093
(-15 from 1929)
40
(-1 from 1929)
0.00354
19291078
(+194 from 1928)
41
(+9 from 1928)
0.00370
19281272
(-290 from 1927)
32
(-19 from 1927)
0.00280
1927982
(+68 from 1926)
51
(+7 from 1926)
0.00439
19261050
(+3 from 1925)
44
(+1 from 1925)
0.00384
19251053
(-48 from 1924)
43
(-6 from 1924)
0.00373
19241005
(-164 from 1923)
49
(-16 from 1923)
0.00419
1923841
(+217 from 1922)
65
(+21 from 1922)
0.00574
19221058
(-32 from 1921)
44
(-2 from 1921)
0.00391
19211026
(-97 from 1920)
46
(-9 from 1920)
0.00404
1920929
(-107 from 1919)
55
(-8 from 1919)
0.00500
1919822
(+127 from 1918)
63
(+14 from 1918)
0.00620
1918949
(-49 from 1917)
49
(-1 from 1917)
0.00467
1917900
(+72 from 1916)
50
(+7 from 1916)
0.00521
1916972
(-20 from 1915)
43
No change from 1915
0.00466
1915952
(-97 from 1914)
43
(+3 from 1914)
0.00488
1914855
(+168 from 1913)
40
(+16 from 1913)
0.00585
19131023
(+245 from 1912)
24
(+10 from 1912)
0.00448
19121268
(-286 from 1911)
14
(+2 from 1911)
0.00310
1911982
(-123 from 1910)
12
(-1 from 1910)
0.00497
1910859
(+296 from 1909)
13
(+6 from 1909)
0.00623
19091155
(-278 from 1908)
7
(-3 from 1908)
0.00396
1908877
(+217 from 1907)
10
(+3 from 1907)
0.00601
19071094
(+139 from 1905)
7
(+2 from 1905)
0.00441
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19051233
(-359 from 1904)
5
(-3 from 1904)
0.00349
1904874
(+135 from 1903)
8
(+2 from 1903)
0.00578
19031009
(-147 from 1902)
6
(-2 from 1902)
0.00464
1902862
(+300 from 1900)
8
(+2 from 1900)
0.00603
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19001162
(-234 from 1899)
6
No change from 1899
0.00370
1899928
(-43 from 1898)
6
(-1 from 1898)
0.00521
1898885
(-107 from 1896)
7
(-2 from 1896)
0.00530
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1896778
(+178 from 1892)
9
(+3 from 1892)
0.00697
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1892956
(+38 from 1890)
6
(+1 from 1890)
0.00456
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1890994
(-23 from 1884)
5
No change from 1884
0.00418
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1884971
(-217 from 1882)
5
(-2 from 1882)
0.00407
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1882754
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00574
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Weston

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1312021#1182022#1072023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1632021#1422022#1362023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#522021#572022#432023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#842021#862022#612023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1532021#1382022#1432023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#982021#732022#532023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#762021#572022#462023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#682021#432022#332023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#692021#482022#482023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#462021#452022#452023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#972021#952022#782023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#512021#492022#342023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1672021#1032022#1002023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#732021#592022#562023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#622021#802022#662023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#522021#522022#342023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#852021#502022#512023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#482021#372022#242023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1892021#1822022#1582023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1012021#1372022#862023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#452021#652022#382023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#982021#812022#892023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#682021#642022#392023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#542021#562022#612023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#552021#602022#442023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#382021#282022#322023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#702021#482022#392023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#822021#572022#622023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#792021#682022#702023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#652021#302022#352023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1342021#1362022#1302023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#942021#472022#572023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1392021#1322022#812023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#552021#312022#322023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2332021#2172022#1642023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#332021#182022#272023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#342021#412022#242023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#512021#232022#342023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1852021#1872022#1042023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#392021#732022#312023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1322021#1022022#1042023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#612021#562022#562023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1302021#1362022#1172023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#482021#412022#452023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#362021#362022#362023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1082021#1062022#652023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#662021#412022#342023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#892021#1202022#1162023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1372020#1502021#852022

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2832014#1952015#1922017

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2712003#2362023

Popularity Rankings for Weston in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#982021#942022#672023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9602020#7992021#3202022

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3822012#4392018#3902019

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4721974#4921979

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6372020

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Weston a Name for Boys or Girls?

Weston is a name typically given to boys. Its strong, clear sound and long history of being used for boys make it a great choice for them.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Weston

Weston in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Weston McKennie (Soccer Player, born 1998): An American soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Juventus and the United States national team.
  • Weston Cage Coppola (Actor, born 1990): An American actor and musician, the son of actor Nicolas Cage.
  • Weston Koury (Internet Personality, born 2002): An American social media star known for his comedic and musical content on platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
  • Weston Richburg (Football Player, born 1991): An American football player who played as a center in the NFL for the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers.
  • Weston Ochse (Author, born 1965): An American author known for his horror and speculative fiction works, including the "SEAL Team 666" series.
  • Weston Peick (Motocross Racer, born 1990): An American professional motocross and supercross racer.
  • Weston Noble (Conductor, 1922–2016): An American music educator and conductor known for his long tenure at Luther College and contributions to choral music.
  • "Weston Woods" (1953 Film Studio): Known for producing animated adaptations of classic children's books.
  • Weston ("Jane the Virgin," 2014 TV Series): A secondary character involved in the telenovela-style drama.
  • "Weston Park" (2013 Album by Jerry Weston): A collection of instrumental pieces inspired by the English countryside.
  • Weston ("Parks and Recreation," 2009 TV Series): A minor character appearing in the series' many civic activities.
  • "The Westons" (1992 Novel by Alexandra Weston): A family saga detailing the lives of the Weston family over several generations.
  • Weston Price ("Westworld," 2016 TV Series): A technician working behind the scenes in the futuristic theme park.
  • Weston Gage ("Days of Our Lives," 1965 TV Series): A recurring character entangled in the soap opera's various plots.
  • "Weston Prep" (2018 YA Novel by Lily Weston): Follows the lives of students attending a prestigious boarding school.
  • Weston Chamberlain ("Dynasty," 1981 TV Series): A wealthy businessman involved in the show's dramatic corporate battles.
  • "Weston Road Flows" (2016 Song by Drake): A reflective track about the rapper's experiences growing up in Toronto.
  • Weston City (Florida, USA): A planned suburban community known for its family-friendly environment and extensive parks and recreational facilities.
  • Weston Park (Staffordshire, UK): A historic park and house, known for its beautiful gardens and hosting events and festivals.
  • Weston-super-Mare (Somerset, UK): A seaside town known for its long sandy beaches and traditional British seaside attractions.
  • Weston City (Missouri, USA): A city in Platte County, known for its historic downtown and scenic vineyards.
  • Weston City (New South Wales, Australia): A town in the Hunter Region, known for its coal mining history and local vineyards.
  • Weston-on-the-Green (Oxfordshire, UK): A village known for its charming rural setting and historic buildings.
  • Weston Creek (Australian Capital Territory, Australia): A district of Canberra known for its suburban neighborhoods and parks.
  • Weston City (Wisconsin, USA): A village in Marathon County, known for its community events and outdoor activities.
  • Westonbirt Arboretum (Gloucestershire, UK): A renowned arboretum known for its extensive collection of trees and shrubs.
  • Weston City (Massachusetts, USA): A town in Middlesex County, known for its affluent community and historic estates.

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