Whitman
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- White Haired
- Origin
- English
Whitman Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 868 baby boys have been named Whitman. The name peaked in 2018 with 39 US births that year (rank #3048). In 2024, ranked #4174 nationally — 1,126 places below its 2018 peak.
Top States for Whitman
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Whitman births are: North Carolina (5), Texas (5).
Other English-Origin Names Like Whitman
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7-Letter Names Starting with W
Names with Whitman's exact length and starting letter: Wacfeld, Wachiru, Wachiwi, Wacleah, Wacuman.
Quick Facts About Whitman
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Compare Whitman to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Whitman against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).