How Many People Are Named Wess?
Complete statistics for the name Wess: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Wess is a very rare male name, with only 358 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 920,613 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1965 with 16 births, and it's now considered stable, sitting somewhere between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 59All 505 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: 1965Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Wess Through the Generations
Wess has been a name that's seen its fair share of ups and downs through the generations. With only 16 births in 1965 marking its peak, the name has maintained a steady presence but hasn't gained widespread traction since then. Today, the majority of those named Wess are over 60, indicating a strong connection to an older generation. This trend suggests that while the name isn't fading away, it's also not gaining new followers, keeping it firmly within the realm of the very rare.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Wess's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Wess
How Many People Have the Name Wess?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,167 people in the United States currently share the name Wess. That works out to roughly 1 in every 284,018 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Wess a Common or Rare Name?
Wess 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 Wess Mean?
Wess means "creative variant of Wes" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Wess in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Wess Most Popular?
The name Wess reached peak popularity in 1965, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Wess?
Approximately 1,167 people named Wess live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,167. That works out to roughly 1 in 284,018 Americans.
Is Wess a rare name?
Wess is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 284,018 Americans has this name.
What does the name Wess mean?
Wess means "creative variant of Wes" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Wess more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Wess are male and 0% are female.
When was Wess most popular?
Wess peaked in 1965 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.