Watts
Meaningson of Walter · English
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,915 in 1914
6 babies were named Watts in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Watts you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Watts, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Watts would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWatts first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1914, when it ranked #2,915. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn English, Watts means “son of Walter”.
About the name Watts
Watts is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of Walter”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with W and ending in “-tts”. US birth records list Watts for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 10 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1914, when it ranked #2,915 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.9 | 350,877 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,703,704 boys |
| 2000s | 0.5 | 2,000,000 boys |
| 2010s | 1.4 | 735,294 boys |
| 2020s | 2.6 | 382,166 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 Watts
What does the name Watts mean?
Watts means “son of Walter” in English.
What is the origin of the name Watts?
Watts has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Watts a boy or girl name?
Watts is a boy name.
How popular is the name Watts?
Watts ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1914 (#2,915).