How Many People Are Named Wes?
Complete statistics for the name Wes: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Wes is a very rare male name, with only 1 in 57,329 Americans bearing it today. That's just 5,756 people in the US! It's a rising trend, peaking in 2024.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a spiritual leader or visionary.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 6,408 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Wes Through the Generations
Wes stands out as a modern name, with a significant portion of its bearers under 30 years old. In fact, 53% of people named Wes are younger than 30, indicating its popularity among the younger generation. The name saw its peak in 2024 with 345 births, showing a strong upward trend. With an average age of 33, Wes is a name that's becoming increasingly common among the new generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Wes
Wes is a common English given name, often a diminutive for Wesley or Weston. It may refer to:…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Wes's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Wes
How Many People Have the Name Wes?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,756 people in the United States currently share the name Wes. That works out to roughly 1 in every 57,329 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Wes a Common or Rare Name?
Wes is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Wes Mean?
Wes means "creative variant of West" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Wes in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Wes Most Popular?
The name Wes reached peak popularity in 2024, with 345 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Wes?
Approximately 5,756 people named Wes live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,408. That works out to roughly 1 in 57,329 Americans.
Is Wes a rare name?
Wes is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 57,329 Americans has this name.
What does the name Wes mean?
Wes means "creative variant of West" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Wes more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Wes are male and 0% are female.
When was Wes most popular?
Wes peaked in 2024 with 345 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.