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Weston

Boy name · 8 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Weston: 8 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2018.

Weston is a name of Old English origin, derived from “west” and “tūn,” meaning “western settlement” or “west town.” It began as a habitational surname for people from any of the many places called Weston across England and Scotland. While not as historically deep as some names, its most famous bearer is Weston McKennie, the energetic American soccer star who plays for Juventus and the US national team. There is no major place named after a Weston bearer, though the English villages of Weston-super-Mare and Weston-under-Lizard share the same place-name root. A charming note: the name has a modern, outdoorsy feel, making it popular among parents who love wilderness and adventure, yet it also ranks as a stylish, understated choice in Scotland today.

Boy 2 of 52 years

Peak year
20185 babies
Latest (2019)
#7013 babies
Total births
8since 2018
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2018 · 5
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).