How Common is the First Name Wes?
We estimate that there are 6,143 people named Wes who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Wes is the 1,374th most common for men, and the 3,280th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Wes?
The average person named Wes is 26.27 years old.
Is Wes a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
376 people named Wes were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 715th most popular name for boys, and the 1,439th most popular overall.
The popularity of Wes peaked in 1963, when it was the 627th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Wes a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Wes is almost exclusively a male name. The Social Security Administration does not record any females born with the name Wes.
Popularity of Wes in England
In 2020, Wes was the in England and Wales.