Wyatt
Meaningbrave in war · Old English
- US rank
- #38
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #25 in 2017
6,480 babies were named Wyatt in the US in 2025. It has dropped 9 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1984–2025
US births per million boys, 1880–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Wyatt you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Wyatt
Wyatt Russell
American actor
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 264 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Wyatt, 6,480 babies in all. In a school of 500 kids, there'd probably be one other Wyatt.
- HistoryWyatt has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Wyatts, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 2017, when it reached #25.
- Then vs nowWyatt is 2.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 576 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 264.
- Where it's lovedWyatt is most popular in West Virginia, where it ranks #5, followed by New Hampshire (#14) and Idaho (#15). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Old English, Wyatt means “brave in war”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
- OriginWyatt is the #6 most popular French boy name in the US. That's out of 1,896 French boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Wyatt
Wyatt is a boy name of English and French origin meaning “brave in war”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with W and ending in “-att”. US birth records list Wyatt for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 2017, when it ranked #25 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #38, with 6,480 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.2 | 857,143 girls |
| 1990s | 2.4 | 418,410 girls |
| 2000s | 6.5 | 152,672 girls |
| 2010s | 30 | 33,772 girls |
| 2020s | 69 | 14,423 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 112 | 8,932 boys |
| 1890s | 111 | 9,043 boys |
| 1900s | 83 | 12,018 boys |
| 1910s | 66 | 15,119 boys |
| 1920s | 47 | 21,413 boys |
| 1930s | 36 | 28,058 boys |
| 1940s | 32 | 30,960 boys |
| 1950s | 60 | 16,570 boys |
| 1960s | 40 | 25,138 boys |
| 1970s | 99 | 10,100 boys |
| 1980s | 150 | 6,645 boys |
| 1990s | 935 | 1,070 boys |
| 2000s | 2,561 | 390 boys |
| 2010s | 4,672 | 214 boys |
| 2020s | 4,129 | 242 boys |
Other spellings of Wyatt
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 Wyatt
What does the name Wyatt mean?
Wyatt means “brave in war” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Wyatt?
Wyatt has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Wyatt a boy or girl name?
Wyatt is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Wyatt?
Wyatt ranked #38 for US boys in 2025, given to 6,480 babies. Its best year was 2017 (#25).