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Whitney

Whitney is a girl name of English origin.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#803

How popular is Whitney?

Popularity in the United States

Whitney has been given to 102,343 babies in the United States since 1884, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 5,810 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Whitney per year in the United States, 1884–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Whitney has been given to 986 babies in France since 1987, peaking in the 1990s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Whitney per year in France, 1987–2022. Source: INSEE
102,343 Babies named since 1884
1980s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Whitney

Is Whitney a boy's or a girl's name?

Whitney is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Whitney?

Whitney has been given to 102,343 babies in the United States since 1884, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.