Whitman: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A white-haired man's child, free and expressive.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #3697
- Peak
- #1674 in 1909
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Whitman Means
Whitman is a boy name of English origin. A white-haired man's child, free and expressive.
How Popular Whitman Is
Whitman currently ranks #3697 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1674 in 1909. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Whitman
- Whitman is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Whitman is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has literary connections that bookish parents love.
Names Like Whitman
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Whitman
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Whitman.
Questions About Whitman
What does Whitman mean?
Whitman is a boy name of English origin. A white-haired man's child, free and expressive.
How popular is Whitman?
Whitman currently ranks #3697 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1674 in 1909. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Whitman come from?
Whitman comes from English roots. Whitman is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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