Wes is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #744 in 2024 with 345 recorded births. This places Wes in the top 5% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 376 births ranking #716. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,542.9%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 4,972 boys born was named Wes. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.