Weston is a distinctive choice, ranked #1276 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Weston in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#1276
US Rank #55
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About the Name Weston
Weston has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #1517. The name has climbed 559 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1997.
Weston is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Weston in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #70, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Weston
Simon Weston — Simon Weston is a Welsh veteran of the British Army who is known for his charity work and recovery from severe burn injuries suffered during the Falklands War.
George G. Weston — George Garfield Weston is a British businessman, and chief executive officer (CEO) of Associated British Foods.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Weston
Unlikely. With around 22 UK babies named Weston per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Weston in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Weston is at its highest recorded position — #1,276 in 2025, with 22 births. In 2020 it ranked #2,076.
Weston is more popular in the US (#70) than in the UK (#1517). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Weston include: Simon Weston, George G. Weston and Guy Weston. Short summaries for each appear below.
Weston ranks #70 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
22
UK babies named Weston (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 800 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Weston
Almost certainly the only Weston in the class
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UK Popularity (1997–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Weston
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Simon Weston is a Welsh veteran of the British Army who is known for his charity work and recovery from severe burn injuries suffered during the Falklands War.
Kent Weston is an American farmer and politician who has served as a member of the North Dakota Senate since 2022, representing the 15th district since January 2025, having previously represented the 9th district from 2022 to 2025.
Joan Weston or Joanie Weston, known as the "Blonde Bomber", "Blonde Amazon", "Golden Girl", and "Roller Derby Queen", was an American athlete and was the most famous personality in the original Roller Derby.