Wesson is an uncommon English surname and given name of American origin, derived from the Old English word 'wæscen', meaning 'of the west'. It has been used as a first name in the United States since the late 19th century but remains relatively rare today. The name Wesson is believed to have originated as an occupational surname for someone who lived or worked in the western region of England, or possibly from a medieval nickname given to someone who came from the west country. There are no notable historical figures or celebrities named Wesson, and it does not appear in any famous literature or mythology. In terms of popularity, Wesson has never ranked among the top 1000 names for boys or girls in the United States.
The name Wesson experienced a significant increase in popularity between 2004 and 2023, with a total of 2719 babies born with this name during this period. The most notable growth occurred between 2014 and 2021, where there was a consistent rise in the number of births each year, peaking at 306 births in 2021. However, the trend seems to have slightly decreased in recent years with 250 births in 2022 and 237 births in 2023.