Whitman
boy name#3450 in 2025Whitman entered the US charts in 1909, peaked at #1440 in 1909, ranks #3450 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1909–2025
#3450
rank today
#1440
peak (1909)
33
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1440 |
| 1910s | #3005 |
| 1920s | #3417 |
| 1930s | #3183 |
| 1940s | #3464 |
| 1950s | #3299 |
| 1960s | #3731 |
| 1970s | #4230 |
| 1980s | #5690 |
| 1990s | #6980 |
| 2000s | #5543 |
| 2010s | #3560 |
| 2020s | #3878 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Whitman has been most popular in AL, NC.
Living bearers
About 800 people named Whitman are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Whitman alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Whitman in 2025?
- Whitman ranks #3450 among US boy names in 2025, with 33 babies given the name.
- When was the name Whitman most popular?
- Whitman peaked in 1909, reaching #1440 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Whitman with classmates?
- Whitman will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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