Whitt
- US rank
- #3,181
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,534 in 1946
37 babies were named Whitt in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,094 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1918–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 46,083 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Whitt, 37 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Whitt would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWhitt first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1946, when it reached #2,534.
- TrendWhitt has climbed 1,094 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,181. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedWhitt is most popular in Alabama, where it ranks #685. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Whitt
Whitt is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with W and ending in “-itt”. US birth records list Whitt for boys from 1918 to 2025, in 36 of those 108 years. Its best year was 1946, when it ranked #2,534 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,181, with 37 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8.6 | 116,959 boys |
| 1920s | 2.8 | 352,113 boys |
| 1940s | 1.3 | 793,651 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,125,000 boys |
| 2000s | 2.7 | 374,532 boys |
| 2010s | 6.8 | 147,275 boys |
| 2020s | 16 | 63,091 boys |
Other spellings of Whitt
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 Whitt
What is the origin of the name Whitt?
Whitt has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Whitt a boy or girl name?
Whitt is a boy name.
How popular is the name Whitt?
Whitt ranked #3,181 for US boys in 2025, given to 37 babies. Its best year was 1946 (#2,534).