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West

male

Meaning

"Western Direction"

An English surname and word-name referring to the cardinal direction, adopted as a given name in modern usage.

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Popularity History of West

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1338Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1338

West was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+509

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include West

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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