Boy · #3,784 in 2026

Whitt

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

Whitt is a surname. It may refer to:Brandon Whitt, American racing driver Cole Whitt, American racing driver Don Whitt (1930–2013), American golfer Ernie Whitt, American baseball player Jack Whitt, American pole vaulter Joe Whitt Jr., American football coach Rusty Whitt, American strength and conditioning coach Ward Whitt, American professor W. B.

Current Rank

#3,784

Peak Rank

#2,534 (2022)

Total Babies

451

5-Yr Trend

+68%

1918

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#2534

Peak Rank

451

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Whitt

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

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

The Story of Whitt

Whitt first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1918, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 34 Whitts were born — ranking #3,411 that year. As of 2026, Whitt ranks #3,784 for baby boys with 30 births, rising sharply (+68% over the past five years). In total, more than 451 Whitts have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Whitt

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

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Whitt

What does the name Whitt mean?

How popular is Whitt in 2026?

In 2026, Whitt ranks #3,784 among boys' names in the U.S., with 30 babies given the name that year.

When was Whitt most popular?

Whitt reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #2,534 that year with 34 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Whitt a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Whitt?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Whitt include Rawley, Paulette, Carlas. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Whitt

Whitt is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 451 births in the dataset. Whitt's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #2,534. Use the chart and map above to compare Whitt'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.