How popular is the name Watt in 2025?

Watt is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Watt most popular?

Watt peaked in 1882, reaching #540 among US boy names.

Watt will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Watt entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #540 in 1882, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#540

peak (1882)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Watt are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Watt alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Watt in 2025?: Watt is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Watt most popular?: Watt peaked in 1882, reaching #540 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Watt with classmates?: Watt will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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