Whitney
girl name#1043 in 2025Whitney entered the US charts in 1936, peaked at #32 in 1986, ranks #1043 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1936–2025
#1043
rank today
#32
peak (1986)
238
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3523 |
| 1940s | #3264 |
| 1950s | #3229 |
| 1960s | #871 |
| 1970s | #442 |
| 1980s | #113 |
| 1990s | #121 |
| 2000s | #450 |
| 2010s | #684 |
| 2020s | #1015 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Whitney has been most popular in Texas, California, New York.
Living bearers
About 95,500 people named Whitney are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Whitney alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Whitney in 2025?
- Whitney ranks #1043 among US girl names in 2025, with 238 babies given the name.
- When was the name Whitney most popular?
- Whitney peaked in 1986, reaching #32 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Whitney with classmates?
- Whitney will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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