Boy · #1,066 in 2026

Whitelaw

Current Rank
#1,066
Peak Rank
#1,066 (1892)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1892
First Year
1892
Last Year
1892
Peak Year
#1066
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Whitelaw

The earliest SSA record of Whitelaw as a baby boy name dates back to 1892, when 5 babies received it. 1892 was its biggest year on record, with 5 newborns named Whitelaw — #1,066 in the national rankings. Whitelaw last appeared in the published SSA data in 1892, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 5 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1890s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Whitelaw

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

  • Whitely
  • Whiteley
  • Widely
  • Whitley
  • Wheatley
  • Wetly
  • Whatley
  • Whitlow
  • Watley
  • Whitelock
  • Wisely
  • Whitey

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Whitelaw

What does the name Whitelaw mean?
Whitelaw is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1892. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Whitelaw in 2026?
In 2026, Whitelaw ranks #1,066 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Whitelaw most popular?
Whitelaw reached its peak popularity in 1892, ranking #1,066 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Whitelaw a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Whitelaw is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Whitelaw?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Whitelaw include Amiel, Marko, Parks. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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Parks
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About the name Whitelaw

Whitelaw is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1892 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Whitelaw's peak popularity came in 1892 when it ranked #1,066. Use the chart and map above to compare Whitelaw'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.