How Many People Are Named Whitnee?
Complete statistics for the name Whitnee: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Whitnee is a very rare female name, with only 595 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 554,235 Americans. The name saw its peak popularity in 1986 with 51 births, and now it's slowly rising, bridging classic and modern styles.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and optimism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 607 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1986Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Whitnee Through the Generations
Whitnee has been a name that's seen steady but low usage over the decades, with its highest birth year being 1986 when 51 babies were given this name. Today, there are 595 people named Whitnee living in the US, with most falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests a name that's becoming more popular among younger generations, with 28% under 30 and 72% aged 30-60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Whitnee's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Whitnee
How Many People Have the Name Whitnee?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 595 people in the United States currently share the name Whitnee. That works out to roughly 1 in every 554,235 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Whitnee a Common or Rare Name?
Whitnee is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Whitnee Mean?
Whitnee means "creative variant of Whitney" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Whitnee in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Whitnee Most Popular?
The name Whitnee reached peak popularity in 1986, with 51 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Whitnee?
Approximately 595 people named Whitnee live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 607. That works out to roughly 1 in 554,235 Americans.
Is Whitnee a rare name?
Whitnee is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 554,235 Americans has this name.
What does the name Whitnee mean?
Whitnee means "creative variant of Whitney" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Whitnee more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Whitnee are male and 100% are female.
When was Whitnee most popular?
Whitnee peaked in 1986 with 51 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.