Masculine dossier · first seen 1883
Wess
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1965
Peak births
16
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Wess
How many people are named Wess?
An estimated 360 living Americans are named Wess.
How rare is Wess?
Wess is very rare among babies today, with 8 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 50% from its 1965 peak.
How old is the typical Wess?
The median age of a living American named Wess is approximately 47 years, with most bearers falling between 24 and 60 years old.
Is Wess still popular?
Yes — Wess is currently rising in popularity, with 8 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 3.4× higher than the previous decade.
1883Peak 19652025
Peak year
1965
Decline from peak
50%
2025
8
All-time
513