Westen
Every Westen since 1980 — 1,907 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Westen
Westen is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,239 in 2025 with 162 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 1,907 American babies have been named Westen. Its peak came in 2025, when 162 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 Westen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Westen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 162 | #1,239 |
| 2024 | 134 | #1,403 |
| 2023 | 117 | #1,517 |
| 2022 | 123 | #1,478 |
| 2021 | 125 | #1,453 |
| 2020 | 81 | #1,848 |
| 2019 | 74 | #2,000 |
| 2018 | 73 | #2,015 |
| 2017 | 77 | #1,895 |
| 2016 | 62 | #2,205 |
| 2015 | 78 | #1,892 |
| 2014 | 75 | #1,944 |
| 2013 | 93 | #1,645 |
| 2012 | 85 | #1,772 |
| 2011 | 63 | #2,123 |
| 2010 | 69 | #2,008 |
| 2009 | 53 | #2,448 |
| 2008 | 41 | #2,943 |
| 2007 | 35 | #3,247 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,514 |
| 2005 | 23 | #4,057 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,236 |
| 2003 | 21 | #4,106 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,488 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,664 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,914 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,845 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,662 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,505 |
| 1980 | 5 | #7,268 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Westen in 2025?
Westen ranked #1,239 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 162 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Westen?
1,907 babies have been named Westen in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Westen most popular?
Westen peaked in 2025, when 162 newborns received the name.
Is Westen a boy or girl name?
Westen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Westen rising or falling?
Westen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.