Boy nameCurrently #9,794 in the USSteady
Whitfield
//ˈwɪtfild//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19219 lettersStarts with W
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Whitfield'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.
Whitfield's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Whitfield |
|---|---|
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1917 | 12 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 18 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 18 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 13 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 12 |
| 1927 | 12 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1932 | 11 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 8 |
Whitfield through the decades
- Whitfield peaked in 1921, when 18 babies were named Whitfield in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Whitfield has risen 15% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Whitfield currently ranks #9,794 in the US and is holding steady.