Whitfield
boy nameWhitfield entered the US charts in 1890, peaked at #994 in 1890, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1890–2025
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rank today
#994
peak (1890)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1015 |
| 1900s | #1345 |
| 1910s | #2678 |
| 1920s | #2569 |
| 1930s | #3202 |
| 1940s | #3072 |
| 1950s | #3516 |
| 1960s | #3191 |
| 1970s | #4860 |
| 2000s | #8456 |
| 2010s | #10587 |
| 2020s | #10484 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Whitfield are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Whitfield alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Whitfield in 2025?
- Whitfield is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Whitfield most popular?
- Whitfield peaked in 1890, reaching #994 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Whitfield with classmates?
- Whitfield will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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