3,759births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
2019Peak · British Columbia
#683Alberta 2025
West is a boy name family recorded 3,759 times in 3 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Alberta (#683 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 2019, at 19.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of West
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West | English | 3,720 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1252 | 1886 | ▲ 146 % |
| West | English | 22 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #683 | 2025 | new |
| West | English | 17 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2019 | – |
Questions about West
How popular is the name West?
In 2025 it ranked #683 in Alberta. Official registers record 3,759 births across 3 countries.
When was West most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 2019, at 19.6 births per 100,000.
Is West a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, West is a boy name.