Witt
- US rank
- #2,941
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,941 in 2025
42 babies were named Witt in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,758 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1997–2025
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 40,650 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Witt, 42 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Witt would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWitt first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
- Best yearWitt is at its all-time high right now: #2,941 in 2025.
- TrendWitt has climbed 2,758 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,941. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedWitt is most popular in Kansas, where it ranks #590, followed by Missouri (#869). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- OriginWitt is the #6 most popular Polish boy name in the US. That's out of 61 Polish boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Witt
Witt is a boy name of English and Polish origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with W and ending in “-itt”. US birth records list Witt for boys from 1997 to 2025, in 24 of those 29 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #2,941 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,941, with 42 babies.
Origin:English namesPolish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 2000s | 2.6 | 386,100 boys |
| 2010s | 6.4 | 156,986 boys |
| 2020s | 16 | 62,305 boys |
Other spellings of Witt
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 Witt
What is the origin of the name Witt?
Witt has English, Polish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Witt a boy or girl name?
Witt is a boy name.
How popular is the name Witt?
Witt ranked #2,941 for US boys in 2025, given to 42 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#2,941).