How Many People Are Named Whittney?
Complete statistics for the name Whittney: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Whittney is a very rare female name, with only 1,604 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 205,732 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1987 with 154 births, but it's remained stable since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 1,638 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: 1987Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Whittney Through the Generations
Whittney has seen its most significant presence in the late 20th century, particularly in 1987 when it reached its peak with 154 births. Today, the majority of those named Whittney are adults, with 83% falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests a name that's been embraced by a specific generation, yet remains relatively uncommon overall.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Whittney's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Whittney
How Many People Have the Name Whittney?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,604 people in the United States currently share the name Whittney. That works out to roughly 1 in every 205,732 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Whittney a Common or Rare Name?
Whittney 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 Whittney Mean?
Whittney means "creative variant of Whitney" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Whittney in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Whittney Most Popular?
The name Whittney reached peak popularity in 1987, with 154 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 Whittney?
Approximately 1,604 people named Whittney live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,638. That works out to roughly 1 in 205,732 Americans.
Is Whittney a rare name?
Whittney is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 205,732 Americans has this name.
What does the name Whittney mean?
Whittney means "creative variant of Whitney" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Whittney more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Whittney are male and 100% are female.
When was Whittney most popular?
Whittney peaked in 1987 with 154 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.