Weir

A boy's name of Scottish Gaelic origin with 46 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Weir is a boy's baby name of Scottish Gaelic origin, from the Gaelic an Coire meaning 'the cauldron' or relating to a weir — a low dam built across a river. As a surname turned given name, it carries a cool, minimal energy.

Single-syllable surname names like Weir have an understated confidence. It's the kind of name that feels both ancient and completely modern.

EtymologyShow more

Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Weir is rooted in the Scottish Gaelic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1913 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.

Weir’s rarity (46 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 1913

1923

Peak

10 births

1913

First recorded

17 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Weir has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1913.

First appeared: 1913Peak: 1923 (10 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Weir
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1920s	23	#3705	—
1910s	23	#3631	—

The Story of Weir

A Greatest Generation name

Peaking in 1923, Weir is a name steeped in history. Boys named Weir are most likely born between 1913 and 1929.

How rare is Weir?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Weir is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1913, peaked in the 1910s with 23 births that decade, and continues to thrive.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(7 years, 1913–1929)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Weir
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1929	8	#3241	-2 (-20.0%)
1923	10	#2935	+5 (100.0%)
1922	5	#4938	-1 (-16.7%)
1917	6	#3960	+1 (20.0%)
1916	5	#4514	-1 (-16.7%)
1914	6	#3249	0
1913	6	#2801	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Weir a boy's or girl's name?

Weir is primarily a boy's name.

When was Weir most popular?

Weir reached its peak popularity in 1923 with 10 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Weir?

Weir is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 46 babies in the U.S. since 1913. Its peak was in 1923.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1913–1929