Whitaker
Meaningwhite field · English
- US rank
- #2,167
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,167 in 2025
66 babies were named Whitaker in the US in 2025. It has climbed 419 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1949–2025
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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 25,907 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Whitaker, 66 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Whitaker would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWhitaker first shows up in US birth records in 1949, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 76 years since.
- Best yearWhitaker is at its all-time high right now: #2,167 in 2025.
- Then vs nowWhitaker is 9.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 243,902 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 25,907.
- TrendWhitaker has climbed 419 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,167. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Whitaker means “white field”.
About the name Whitaker
Whitaker is a boy name of English origin meaning “white field”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-ker”. US birth records list Whitaker for boys from 1949 to 2025, in 32 of those 77 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #2,167 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,167, with 66 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
| 1980s | 0.5 | 1,886,792 boys |
| 1990s | 1.3 | 775,194 boys |
| 2000s | 5.8 | 171,821 boys |
| 2010s | 19 | 53,476 boys |
| 2020s | 33 | 30,211 boys |
Other spellings of Whitaker
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 Whitaker
What does the name Whitaker mean?
Whitaker means “white field” in English.
What is the origin of the name Whitaker?
Whitaker has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Whitaker a boy or girl name?
Whitaker is a boy name.
How popular is the name Whitaker?
Whitaker ranked #2,167 for US boys in 2025, given to 66 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#2,167).