Boy nameCurrently #4,174 in the USFalling
Whitman
//ˈwɪtmən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20187 lettersStarts with W
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Whitman'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.
Whitman's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Whitman |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 35 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 26 |
Whitman through the decades
- Whitman peaked in 2018, when 39 babies were named Whitman in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Whitman has risen 38% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Whitman currently ranks #4,174 in the US and is cooling off.