Unisex · #13,455 in 2026

Whiskey

Whisky or whiskey is a type of liquor made from fermented grain mash. Various grains are used for different varieties, including barley, corn, rye, and wheat. Whisky is typically aged in wooden casks, commonly of charred white oak. Uncharred white oak casks previously used for the aging of port, rum, or sherry may be employed during storage to impart a unique flavour and colour.

Current Rank
#13,455
Peak Rank
#13,455 (2023)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #13,455 (6 total)
👦 Boy peak #10,791 (6 total)
👧As Girl Name
2023
First Year
2023
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#13455
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2021
First Year
2021
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#10791
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Whiskey

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Whisky or whiskey is a type of liquor made from fermented grain mash. Various grains are used for different varieties, including barley, corn, rye, and wheat. Whisky is typically aged in wooden casks, commonly of charred white oak. Uncharred white oak casks previously used for the aging of port, rum, or sherry may be employed during storage to impart a unique flavour and colour.

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Etymology
The word whisky (or whiskey ) is an anglicisation of the Classical Gaelic word uisce (or uisge ) meaning "water" (now written as uisce in Modern Irish , and uisge in Scottish Gaelic ). This Gaelic word shares its ultimate origins with Germanic water and Slavic voda of the same meaning. Distilled alcohol was known in Latin as aqua vitae ("water of life"). This was translated into Middle Irish as uisce betha[d] , which became uisce beatha ( .mw-parser-output .IPA-label-small{font-size:85%}.mw-parser-output .references .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .infobox .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output

The Story of Whiskey

As a girl name

Whiskey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2023, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 6 Whiskeys were born — ranking #13,455 that year. As of 2026, Whiskey ranks #13,455 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Whiskeys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Whiskey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2021, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 6 Whiskeys were born — ranking #10,791 that year. As of 2026, Whiskey ranks #10,791 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Whiskeys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Whiskey

Phonetically similar names — useful when Whiskey is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Whisky
  • Wisco
  • Wesco
  • Whisker
  • Whisk
  • Wiki
  • Wisk
  • Whisked
  • Wicky
  • Whisks
  • Wasco
  • Whiskeys

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Whiskey

What does the name Whiskey mean?
Whisky or whiskey is a type of liquor made from fermented grain mash. Various grains are used for different varieties, including barley, corn, rye, and wheat. Whisky is typically aged in wooden casks, commonly of charred white oak. Uncharred white oak casks previously used for the aging of port, rum, or sherry may be employed during storage to impart a unique flavour and colour.
How popular is Whiskey in 2026?
In 2026, Whiskey ranks #13,455 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Whiskey most popular?
Whiskey reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #13,455 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Whiskey a unisex name?
Yes — Whiskey is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 50% of Whiskeys assigned female and 50% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Whiskey?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Whiskey include Rivera, Raemarie, Sohaila. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

👧 Similar Girl Names

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Rivera
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Raemarie
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Sohaila
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Sienne
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👦 Similar Boy Names

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Rheo
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Sioeli
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Aamar
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Mayen
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About the name Whiskey

Whiskey is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2023 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Whiskey's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #13,455. Use the chart and map above to compare Whiskey's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.