West

West is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 143 boys in the United States.

West at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name West

West belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, West first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #396 in 1886, and in 2024 143 babies received the name — 3,530 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

West in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#396 in 1886
Peak year
2024
Babies named West in 2024
143
Total since 1880
3,530

West in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2014
Best rank
#3895 in 2014
Babies named West in 2025
3
Total since 1996
17

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name West mean?

The meaning of West is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is West a boy or girl name?

West is a boy name. In 2024, 143 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name West?

West comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name West?

West first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #396 in 1886, and 143 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].