Girl nameCurrently #682 in the USRising
Whitley
//ˈwɪtli//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19887 lettersStarts with W
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Whitley'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.
Whitley's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Whitley |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 50 |
| 1988 | 521 |
| 1989 | 492 |
| 1990 | 448 |
| 1991 | 375 |
| 1992 | 243 |
| 1993 | 206 |
| 1994 | 187 |
| 1995 | 146 |
| 1996 | 134 |
| 1997 | 111 |
| 1998 | 116 |
| 1999 | 104 |
| 2000 | 104 |
| 2001 | 90 |
| 2002 | 99 |
| 2003 | 83 |
| 2004 | 92 |
| 2005 | 91 |
| 2006 | 90 |
| 2007 | 81 |
| 2008 | 82 |
| 2009 | 111 |
| 2010 | 127 |
| 2011 | 164 |
| 2012 | 168 |
| 2013 | 185 |
| 2014 | 211 |
| 2015 | 238 |
| 2016 | 284 |
| 2017 | 300 |
| 2018 | 306 |
| 2019 | 328 |
| 2020 | 308 |
| 2021 | 370 |
| 2022 | 378 |
| 2023 | 462 |
| 2024 | 494 |
Whitley through the decades
- Whitley peaked in 1988, when 521 babies were named Whitley in the US.
- The 2020s were Whitley's strongest decade, averaging 402 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Whitley has risen 165% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Whitley currently ranks #682 in the US and is on the rise.