Whitney: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
From the white island, elegant and distinctive.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #7402
- Peak
- #567 in 1986
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Whitney Means
Whitney is a unisex name of English origin. From the white island, elegant and distinctive.
How Popular Whitney Is
Whitney currently ranks #7402 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #567 in 1986. It is rising.
Good to Know About Whitney
- At its most popular, Whitney reached #567 in the U.S. in 1986.
- Whitney has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Whitney is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
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Sibling Names for Whitney
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Questions About Whitney
What does Whitney mean?
Whitney is a unisex name of English origin. From the white island, elegant and distinctive.
How popular is Whitney?
Whitney currently ranks #7402 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #567 in 1986. It is rising.
Where does Whitney come from?
Whitney comes from English roots. At its most popular, Whitney reached #567 in the U.S. in 1986.
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