Wharton
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,175 in 1938
0 babies were named Wharton in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryWharton first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1938, when it reached #3,175.
About the name Wharton
Wharton is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Wharton for boys from 1917 to 1939, in 7 of those 23 years. Its best year was 1938, when it ranked #3,175 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1939, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.8 | 555,556 boys |
| 1920s | 1.6 | 641,026 boys |
| 1930s | 1.5 | 680,272 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 Wharton
What is the origin of the name Wharton?
Wharton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Wharton a boy or girl name?
Wharton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Wharton?
Wharton is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1939. It peaked at #3,175 in 1938.