Boy nameCurrently #2,110 in the USRising
Whit
//ˈwɪt//
1 syllablePeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with W
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Whit's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Whit's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Whit |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 6 |
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1886 | 10 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1891 | 8 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1919 | 13 |
| 1920 | 12 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 15 |
| 1924 | 19 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2020 | 43 |
| 2021 | 46 |
| 2022 | 54 |
| 2023 | 57 |
| 2024 | 71 |
Whit through the decades
- Whit peaked in 2024, when 71 babies were named Whit in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Whit has risen 220% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Whit currently ranks #2,110 in the US and is on the rise.