Whitelaw
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,066 in 1892
0 babies were named Whitelaw in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1892–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryWhitelaw first shows up in US birth records in 1892, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 133 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1892, when it reached #1,066.
About the name Whitelaw
Whitelaw is a boy name of English origin. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-law”. US birth records list Whitelaw for boys only in 1892, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1892, when it ranked #1,066 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1892, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 41 | 24,390 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 Whitelaw
What is the origin of the name Whitelaw?
Whitelaw has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Whitelaw a boy or girl name?
Whitelaw is a boy name.
How popular is the name Whitelaw?
Whitelaw is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1892. It peaked at #1,066 in 1892.