Masculine dossier · first seen 1909
Whitman
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2018
Peak births
39
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Whitman
How many people are named Whitman?
An estimated 759 living Americans are named Whitman.
How rare is Whitman?
Whitman is very rare among babies today, with 33 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 15.4% from its 2018 peak.
How old is the typical Whitman?
The median age of a living American named Whitman is approximately 13 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 22 years old.
Is Whitman still popular?
Yes. Whitman is holding steady, with 33 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
1909Peak 20182025
Peak year
2018
Decline from peak
15.4%
2025
33
All-time
901