How Many People Are Named Witten?
Complete statistics for the name Witten: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Witten is a very rare name for boys, with only 1,023 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 322,569 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 1,031 under-30, showing its recent rise in popularity.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 1,031 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: 2018Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Witten Through the Generations
Witten has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2018 with 137 births. Today, the average age of someone named Witten is just 9 years old, indicating that it's primarily a name for younger generations. With all 1,031 individuals under 30, Witten remains a fresh choice among parents looking for a unique name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Witten's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Witten
How Many People Have the Name Witten?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,639 people in the United States currently share the name Witten. That works out to roughly 1 in every 125,597 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Witten a Common or Rare Name?
Witten 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 Witten Mean?
Witten means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Witten in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.
When Was Witten Most Popular?
The name Witten reached peak popularity in 2018, with 137 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 Witten?
Approximately 2,639 people named Witten live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,639. That works out to roughly 1 in 125,597 Americans.
Is Witten a rare name?
Witten is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 125,597 Americans has this name.
What does the name Witten mean?
Witten means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Witten more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Witten are male and 6% are female.
When was Witten most popular?
Witten peaked in 2018 with 137 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.