boy's name
Wester
WES-ter (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 31
Wester is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1942 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1915, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Wester Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1940s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 5 |
How Popular Is Wester?
In 1942, Wester was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Wester
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Wester Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wester over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wester
- English WES-ter
Sibling Names for Wester
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wester — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wester
How popular is the name Wester?
In 1942, Wester was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Wester a girl's or a boy's name?
Wester is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wester?
Wester has 2 syllables.
When was Wester most popular?
Wester peaked in 1915, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.