White
boy nameWhite entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1310 in 1900, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
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rank today
#1310
peak (1900)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1310 |
| 1910s | #2260 |
| 1930s | #3645 |
| 1940s | #3733 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named White are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical White alive today was born around 1914, making them about 111 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name White in 2025?
- White is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name White most popular?
- White peaked in 1900, reaching #1310 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name White with classmates?
- White will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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