Watt
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #540 in 1882
0 babies were named Watt in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Watt you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryWatt has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Watts, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 1882, when it reached #540.
About the name Watt
Watt is a boy name of English origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with W and ending in “-att”. US birth records list Watt for boys from 1880 to 1971, in 56 of those 92 years. Its best year was 1882, when it ranked #540 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1971, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 41 | 24,564 boys |
| 1890s | 14 | 69,735 boys |
| 1900s | 12 | 86,957 boys |
| 1910s | 12 | 82,440 boys |
| 1920s | 10 | 97,466 boys |
| 1930s | 5.4 | 184,162 boys |
| 1940s | 4.9 | 202,840 boys |
| 1950s | 1.7 | 595,238 boys |
| 1960s | 0.5 | 2,083,333 boys |
| 1970s | 1.4 | 714,286 boys |
More English boy names
- 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
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Watt
What is the origin of the name Watt?
Watt has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Watt a boy or girl name?
Watt is a boy name.
How popular is the name Watt?
Watt is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1971. It peaked at #540 in 1882.