How Many People Are Named Whitten?
Complete statistics for the name Whitten: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Whitten is a rare name, very uncommon with only 491 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 672,630 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 495 under-30, peaking in popularity in 2022.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents completion and fulfillment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 495 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
📜 Whitten Through the Generations
Whitten, a name that's seen a surge in recent years, has been on the rise since its peak in 2022 with 43 births. The average age of those named Whitten is just 10, indicating a strong preference for the name among younger parents. With all 495 individuals under 30, it's clear that Whitten is a name embraced by the new generation, showing no signs of slowing down.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Whitten's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Whitten
How Many People Have the Name Whitten?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 13,167 people in the United States currently share the name Whitten. That works out to roughly 1 in every 25,173 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Whitten a Common or Rare Name?
Whitten 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 Whitten Mean?
Whitten means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Whitten in SSA data, approximately 96% are male and 4% are female.
When Was Whitten Most Popular?
The name Whitten reached peak popularity in 2022, with 43 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 Whitten?
Approximately 13,167 people named Whitten live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 13,167. That works out to roughly 1 in 25,173 Americans.
Is Whitten a rare name?
Whitten is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 25,173 Americans has this name.
What does the name Whitten mean?
Whitten means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Whitten more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 96% of people named Whitten are male and 4% are female.
When was Whitten most popular?
Whitten peaked in 2022 with 43 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.