Girl · #9,681 in 2026

Whiteny

Name: Popularity of the name Whiteny in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Whiteny, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,681

Peak Rank

#7,987 (1987)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1986

First Year

1989

Last Year

1987

Peak Year

#7987

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Whiteny

Whiteny first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1986, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1987, when 8 Whitenys were born — ranking #7,987 that year. As of 2026, Whiteny ranks #9,681 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 29 Whitenys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Whiteny

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

Whiten
Witen
Eutony
Whitney
Widen
Widened
Witten
Wheaton
Widens
Witney
Wooten
Whitten

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Whiteny

What does the name Whiteny mean?

Whiteny is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1986. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Whiteny in 2026?

In 2026, Whiteny ranks #9,681 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Whiteny most popular?

Whiteny reached its peak popularity in 1987, ranking #7,987 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Whiteny a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Whiteny is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Whiteny?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Whiteny include Chella, Anahid, Janete. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Whiteny

Whiteny is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1986 and has accumulated 29 births in the dataset. Whiteny's peak popularity came in 1987 when it ranked #7,987. Use the chart and map above to compare Whiteny'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.