Wheaton
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,307 in 1922
0 babies were named Wheaton in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1922–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryWheaton first shows up in US birth records in 1922, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 103 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1922, when it reached #4,307.
About the name Wheaton
Wheaton 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 Wheaton for boys only in 1922, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1922, when it ranked #4,307 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1922, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 4.6 | 217,391 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 Wheaton
What is the origin of the name Wheaton?
Wheaton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Wheaton a boy or girl name?
Wheaton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Wheaton?
Wheaton is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1922. It peaked at #4,307 in 1922.