Boy · #4,181 in 2026

Whitman

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

Current Rank

#4,181

Peak Rank

#1,440 (2018)

Total Babies

920

5-Yr Trend

-18%

1909

First Year

2026

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#1440

Peak Rank

920

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Whitman

Whitman first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1909, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 39 Whitmans were born — ranking #2,992 that year. As of 2026, Whitman ranks #4,181 for baby boys with 26 births, falling sharply (-18%). In total, more than 920 Whitmans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Whitman

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

Witman
Wittman
Wittmann
Whiteman
Wightman
Weightman
Women
Witten
Woodman
Whitten
Weedman
Whitton

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Whitman

What does the name Whitman mean?

Whitman is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1909. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Whitman in 2026?

In 2026, Whitman ranks #4,181 among boys' names in the U.S., with 26 babies given the name that year.

When was Whitman most popular?

Whitman reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #1,440 that year with 39 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Whitman most popular?

Whitman has historically been most popular in North Carolina, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Whitman.

Is Whitman a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Whitman?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Whitman include Alejo, Evester, Gable. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Whitman

Whitman is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1909 and has accumulated 920 births in the dataset. Whitman's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #1,440. Use the chart and map above to compare Whitman'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.