How Many People Are Named Whitt?
Complete statistics for the name Whitt: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Whitt, a very rare male name, is held by just 328 people in the US, making up 1 in 1,006,054 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 79% of those named Whitt being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 391 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Whitt Through the Generations
Whitt emerged strongly in 2022 with 34 births, marking its peak year. The name's popularity among younger generations is evident, with 307 out of 328 individuals being under 30 years old. This trend suggests Whitt is becoming increasingly favored by parents looking for a unique yet strong-sounding name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Whitt's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Whitt
How Many People Have the Name Whitt?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 16,228 people in the United States currently share the name Whitt. That works out to roughly 1 in every 20,425 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Whitt a Common or Rare Name?
Whitt is classified as 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 Whitt Mean?
Whitt means "creative variant of Whit" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Whitt in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Whitt Most Popular?
The name Whitt reached peak popularity in 2022, with 34 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Whitt?
Approximately 16,228 people named Whitt live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 16,228. That works out to roughly 1 in 20,425 Americans.
Is Whitt a rare name?
Whitt is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 20,425 Americans has this name.
What does the name Whitt mean?
Whitt means "creative variant of Whit" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Whitt more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Whitt are male and 0% are female.
When was Whitt most popular?
Whitt peaked in 2022 with 34 births that year. Current trend: 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.