BoyEnglish origin

Whitaker: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A child from the white field of grain.

Origin
English
Syllables
3
Current rank
#2591
Peak
#2311 in 2017

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1949: #418819492000: #817720002005: #826120052010: #546420102015: #313720152020: #25912020#1#8261

What Whitaker Means

Whitaker is a boy name of English origin. A child from the white field of grain.

How Popular Whitaker Is

Whitaker currently ranks #2591 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2311 in 2017. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Whitaker

  • Whitaker is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Whitaker is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.

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Questions About Whitaker

What does Whitaker mean?

Whitaker is a boy name of English origin. A child from the white field of grain.

How popular is Whitaker?

Whitaker currently ranks #2591 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2311 in 2017. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Whitaker come from?

Whitaker comes from English roots. Whitaker is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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