Whitley
girl name#675 in 2025Whitley entered the US charts in 1984, peaked at #446 in 1988, ranks #675 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1984–2025
#675
rank today
#446
peak (1988)
420
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #3997 |
| 1990s | #1118 |
| 2000s | #2103 |
| 2010s | #1235 |
| 2020s | #796 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Whitley has been most popular in TX, GA, TN.
Living bearers
About 8,100 people named Whitley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Whitley alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Whitley in 2025?
- Whitley ranks #675 among US girl names in 2025, with 420 babies given the name.
- When was the name Whitley most popular?
- Whitley peaked in 1988, reaching #446 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Whitley with classmates?
- Whitley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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