Platt
Gender-neutral name · English · French
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #4,286 in 1920
0 babies were named Platt in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1920–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryPlatt first shows up in US birth records in 1920, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 105 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1920, when it reached #4,286.
About the name Platt
Platt is a gender-neutral name of English and French origin. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with P and ending in “-att”. US birth records list Platt for boys only in 1920, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1920, when it ranked #4,286 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1920, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 4.7 | 212,766 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Platt
What is the origin of the name Platt?
Platt has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Platt a boy or girl name?
Both. Platt is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Platt?
Platt is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1920. It peaked at #4,286 in 1920.