WEST
The meaning of the boy name West is WEST TOWN. SURNAME..
Details on WEST:
- Gender:
- Boy
- Meaning(s):
- West town. surname
- Popularity for Boy:
- 2,846th in the USA (top 10%)
- Popularity for Girl:
- 21,052nd in the USA (bottom 20%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
8 births
WEST as a BOY in 2024
The meaning(s) of WEST:
The name West is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name West is: West town. Surname.
The name West is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name West is: West town. Surname.
USA birth(s) for WEST by year:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name WEST
WEST as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 143 births |
| 2024 | 8 births |
| 2023 | 87 births |
| 2022 | 130 births |
| 2022 | 7 births |
| 2021 | 90 births |
| 2020 | 80 births |
| 2019 | 98 births |
| 2019 | 5 births |
| 2018 | 82 births |
| 2017 | 79 births |
| 2016 | 72 births |
| 2015 | 75 births |
| 2014 | 60 births |
| 2013 | 78 births |
| 2012 | 74 births |
| 2011 | 61 births |
| 2010 | 52 births |
| 2009 | 60 births |
| 2008 | 42 births |
| 2007 | 40 births |
| 2006 | 42 births |
| 2005 | 25 births |
| 2004 | 29 births |
| 2003 | 18 births |
| 2002 | 10 births |
| 2001 | 28 births |
| 2000 | 17 births |
| 1999 | 22 births |
| 1998 | 14 births |
| 1997 | 13 births |
| 1996 | 22 births |
About the name WEST
West, derived from the Old English word *west*, meaning "the direction where the sun sets," evokes a sense of warmth and adventure. Symbolically rich, the name embodies notions of exploration, freedom, and the vastness of the horizon. It resonates with cultures that celebrate the beauty of the evening sky; in many Indigenous American traditions, the west is associated with reflection and introspection, a place where one finds tranquility at the end of the day. Popular in English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, West carries a modern edge while harking back to the romanticism of travel and discovery. The name has been embraced by families seeking a name that is both strong and serene, a gentle reminder of the beauty that comes with change and the promise of new beginnings as day turns to night.
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