How Many People Are Named Whitni?
Complete statistics for the name Whitni: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Whitni is a very rare female name, with only 326 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,012,825 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1986 with 37 births, but its trend remains stable over the decades.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 11 symbolizes intuition, insight, and spiritual awareness.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 333 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: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Whitni Through the Generations
Whitni has seen a steady presence in the United States since its inception, with a notable peak in 1986 when 37 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Whitni are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a generation born around the late 1980s and early 1990s. With 37 individuals under 30 and none over 60, the name continues to be embraced by younger generations, maintaining its relevance in modern times.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Whitni's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Whitni
How Many People Have the Name Whitni?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 326 people in the United States currently share the name Whitni. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,012,825 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Whitni a Common or Rare Name?
Whitni 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 Whitni Mean?
Whitni means "creative variant of Whitney" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Whitni in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Whitni Most Popular?
The name Whitni reached peak popularity in 1986, with 37 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Whitni?
Approximately 326 people named Whitni live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 333. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,012,825 Americans.
Is Whitni a rare name?
Whitni is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,012,825 Americans has this name.
What does the name Whitni mean?
Whitni means "creative variant of Whitney" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Whitni more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Whitni are male and 100% are female.
When was Whitni most popular?
Whitni peaked in 1986 with 37 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.