Whitman
Meaningwhite-haired man · English
- US rank
- #3,450
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,440 in 1909
33 babies were named Whitman in the US in 2025. It has climbed 203 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1909–2025
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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 51,813 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Whitman, 33 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Whitman would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWhitman first shows up in US birth records in 1909, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 116 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1909, when it reached #1,440.
- Then vs nowWhitman is 2.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 123,457 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 51,813.
- TrendWhitman has climbed 203 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,450. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedWhitman is most popular in Alabama, where it ranks #573. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn English, Whitman means “white-haired man”.
About the name Whitman
Whitman is a boy name of English origin meaning “white-haired man”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-man”. US birth records list Whitman for boys from 1909 to 2025, in 66 of those 117 years. Its best year was 1909, when it ranked #1,440 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,450, with 33 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 31 | 32,787 boys |
| 1910s | 5.5 | 182,149 boys |
| 1920s | 3.3 | 303,030 boys |
| 1930s | 1.8 | 561,798 boys |
| 1940s | 1.5 | 662,252 boys |
| 1950s | 1.0 | 1,020,408 boys |
| 1960s | 1.0 | 1,000,000 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,125,000 boys |
| 1980s | 1.8 | 558,659 boys |
| 1990s | 3.4 | 294,985 boys |
| 2000s | 7.7 | 129,199 boys |
| 2010s | 16 | 60,901 boys |
| 2020s | 16 | 61,983 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 Whitman
What does the name Whitman mean?
Whitman means “white-haired man” in English.
What is the origin of the name Whitman?
Whitman has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Whitman a boy or girl name?
Whitman is a boy name.
How popular is the name Whitman?
Whitman ranked #3,450 for US boys in 2025, given to 33 babies. Its best year was 1909 (#1,440).