Whitman - A very unique male name
Whitman at a glance
Whitman is ranked #3355 among boy baby names in 2025, with 8 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #3355 and first appeared on the charts in 2014.
- Rank in 2025
- #3355
- Births in 2025
- 8
- Peak year
- 2025 (#3355)
- First appeared
- 2014
- Popularity
- 1 in 183,286 boys
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 183,286 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Whitman peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 3355.
Famous with this name
Mae Whitman
Stuart Whitman
Whitman Mayo
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Whitman is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Whitman is currently topping the baby name charts in Alabama at position #619 - and is the least popular in Alabama at position #619.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Whitman is where you live.
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Whitman origin and meaning
English surname
Transferred surname; from Old English hwit, 'white,' + mann, 'man' — originally a nickname for a white-haired or fair man
Whitman is an English surname carried as a first name in small numbers, inevitably shadowed by the poet Walt Whitman — a surname association, so he is not listed as a bearer for this first-name profile. US first-name use is sparse and recent in this data.
Attested etymology
Whitman is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Whitman, pop culture references for the name Whitman and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Whitman
We've found the following names that sound similar to Whitman, sorted by popularity.
Whitney / Witten / Whitten / Waitman /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 3355 |
| 2018 | 4273 |
| 2014 | 4389 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 619 |
Even more about Whitman
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Whitman a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Whitman?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
WIT-mun · /ˈwɪtmən/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
Nicknames: Whit
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2014, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
SurnameLiterary
Why parents choose it
A literary-sounding surname choice; most families who pick it are honouring the poet or a family surname.
Worth knowing
- The Walt Whitman association is total — expect people to assume a deliberate tribute.
