Boy · #12,142 in 2026

Wittman

Wittman is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Baldy Wittman, professional football player for the Massillon Tigers Brian Wittman, American musical instrument maker, inventor of the xaphoon Carl Wittman (1943–1986), member of the national council of Students for a Democratic Society and activist for LGBT rights Chris Wittman, former Australian rules footballer Don Wittman…

Current Rank
#12,142
Peak Rank
#12,142 (2019)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2019
First Year
2019
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#12142
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Wittman

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

Wittman is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Baldy Wittman, professional football player for the Massillon Tigers Brian Wittman, American musical instrument maker, inventor of the xaphoon Carl Wittman (1943–1986), member of the national council of Students for a Democratic Society and activist for LGBT rights Chris Wittman, former Australian rules footballer Don Wittman…

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The Story of Wittman

Wittman first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2019, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 5 Wittmans were born — ranking #12,142 that year. As of 2026, Wittman ranks #12,142 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Wittmans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Wittman

Phonetically similar names — useful when Wittman 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Wittman

What does the name Wittman mean?
Wittman is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Baldy Wittman, professional football player for the Massillon Tigers Brian Wittman, American musical instrument maker, inventor of the xaphoon Carl Wittman (1943–1986), member of the national council of Students for a Democratic Society and activist for LGBT rights Chris Wittman, former Australian rules footballer Don Wittman…
How popular is Wittman in 2026?
In 2026, Wittman ranks #12,142 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Wittman most popular?
Wittman reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #12,142 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Wittman a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Wittman is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Wittman?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wittman include Aasher, Acire, Addax. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Wittman

Wittman is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2019 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Wittman's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #12,142. Use the chart and map above to compare Wittman'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.