Boy nameCurrently #2,253 in the USRising
Whitaker
//ˈwɪtəkɜr//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20248 lettersStarts with W
Meaning & origin
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Whitaker's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Whitaker |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 33 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 39 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2016 | 47 |
| 2017 | 57 |
| 2018 | 45 |
| 2019 | 53 |
| 2020 | 49 |
| 2021 | 64 |
| 2022 | 55 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2024 | 64 |
Whitaker through the decades
- Whitaker peaked in 2024, when 64 babies were named Whitaker in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Whitaker has risen 161% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Whitaker currently ranks #2,253 in the US and is on the rise.