How Many People Are Named Whittaker?
Complete statistics for the name Whittaker: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Whittaker is a very rare name for boys, with only 306 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,080,173 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 308 under-30-year-olds contributing to its rising popularity.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and wisdom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 308 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: 2020Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Whittaker Through the Generations
Whittaker saw its peak in 2020 with 27 births, marking a significant rise in usage. The average age of those named Whittaker is 9, indicating a recent surge in popularity among younger parents. With all 308 individuals under 30, it's clear that Whittaker is a name embraced by the newer generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Whittaker's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Whittaker
How Many People Have the Name Whittaker?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 16,912 people in the United States currently share the name Whittaker. That works out to roughly 1 in every 19,598 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Whittaker a Common or Rare Name?
Whittaker 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 Whittaker Mean?
Whittaker means "English occupational surname (one who whitens)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Whittaker in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Whittaker Most Popular?
The name Whittaker reached peak popularity in 2020, with 27 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 Whittaker?
Approximately 16,912 people named Whittaker live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 16,912. That works out to roughly 1 in 19,598 Americans.
Is Whittaker a rare name?
Whittaker is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 19,598 Americans has this name.
What does the name Whittaker mean?
Whittaker means "English occupational surname (one who whitens)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Whittaker more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Whittaker are male and 0% are female.
When was Whittaker most popular?
Whittaker peaked in 2020 with 27 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.