Whit
boy name#1942 in 2025Whit entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #605 in 1886, ranks #1942 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1881–2025
#1942
rank today
#605
peak (1886)
79
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #816 |
| 1890s | #980 |
| 1900s | #1165 |
| 1910s | #2300 |
| 1920s | #2943 |
| 1930s | #3239 |
| 1940s | #3003 |
| 1950s | #2928 |
| 1960s | #3438 |
| 1970s | #4350 |
| 1980s | #5879 |
| 1990s | #7264 |
| 2000s | #8152 |
| 2010s | #4762 |
| 2020s | #2414 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Whit has been most popular in KS, TX, GA.
Living bearers
About 900 people named Whit are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Whit alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Whit in 2025?
- Whit ranks #1942 among US boy names in 2025, with 79 babies given the name.
- When was the name Whit most popular?
- Whit peaked in 1886, reaching #605 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Whit with classmates?
- Whit will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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