Whit
Meaningwhite · English
- US rank
- #1,942
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #605 in 1886
79 babies were named Whit in the US in 2025. It has climbed 864 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1881–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 21,598 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Whit, 79 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Whit would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWhit first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1886, when it ranked #605. Today it's #1,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowWhit is 13× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 277,778 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 21,598.
- TrendWhit has climbed 864 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,942. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedWhit is most popular in Kansas, where it ranks #524, followed by Missouri (#709) and Louisiana (#775). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
- MeaningIn English, Whit means “white”.
About the name Whit
Whit is a boy name of English origin meaning “white”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with W and ending in “-hit”. US birth records list Whit for boys from 1881 to 2025, in 108 of those 145 years. Its best year was 1886, when it ranked #605 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,942, with 79 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 39 | 25,481 boys |
| 1890s | 21 | 48,567 boys |
| 1900s | 26 | 38,153 boys |
| 1910s | 12 | 86,430 boys |
| 1920s | 9.0 | 111,359 boys |
| 1930s | 4.4 | 228,833 boys |
| 1940s | 3.9 | 256,410 boys |
| 1950s | 3.9 | 253,165 boys |
| 1960s | 3.2 | 308,642 boys |
| 1970s | 3.1 | 324,675 boys |
| 1980s | 2.0 | 510,204 boys |
| 1990s | 0.7 | 1,428,571 boys |
| 2000s | 4.5 | 224,719 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 81,833 boys |
| 2020s | 34 | 29,571 boys |
Other spellings of Whit
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 Whit
What does the name Whit mean?
Whit means “white” in English.
What is the origin of the name Whit?
Whit has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Whit a boy or girl name?
Whit is a boy name.
How popular is the name Whit?
Whit ranked #1,942 for US boys in 2025, given to 79 babies. Its best year was 1886 (#605).