How Common is the First Name West?
We estimate that there are 2,542 people named West who are currently alive and were born in the United States. West is the 2,430th most common for men, and the 5,773rd most common overall.
How Old are People Named West?
The average person named West is 22.10 years old.
Is West a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
167 people named West were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 1,252nd most popular name for boys, and the 2,499th most popular overall.
The popularity of West peaked in 1886, when it was the 383rd most popular name for baby boys.
Is West a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
West is mostly a male name, but there are some women named West. 98.9% of people named West are male, while 1.1% are female.