Whitney
boy name#6446 in 2025Whitney entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #566 in 1986, ranks #6446 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
#6446
rank today
#566
peak (1986)
13
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #693 |
| 1890s | #867 |
| 1900s | #1035 |
| 1910s | #1001 |
| 1920s | #1087 |
| 1930s | #1198 |
| 1940s | #1051 |
| 1950s | #1041 |
| 1960s | #861 |
| 1970s | #922 |
| 1980s | #740 |
| 1990s | #2872 |
| 2000s | #5897 |
| 2010s | #8634 |
| 2020s | #5979 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Whitney has been most popular in LA.
Living bearers
About 4,200 people named Whitney are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Whitney alive today was born around 1970, making them about 55 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 #6446 among US boy names in 2025, with 13 babies given the name.
- When was the name Whitney most popular?
- Whitney peaked in 1986, reaching #566 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Whitney with classmates?
- Whitney will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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