1936Peak 19862025
Quick answers about Whitney
How many people are named Whitney?
An estimated 95,286 living Americans are named Whitney.
How rare is Whitney?
Whitney is uncommon among babies today, with 238 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 97.5% from its 1986 peak.
How old is the typical Whitney?
The median age of a living American named Whitney is approximately 37 years, with most bearers falling between 32 and 40 years old.
Is Whitney still popular?
No. Whitney is endangered as a baby name, down 97.5% from its 1986 peak with 238 births in 2025.
Diaspora map
Whitney broke out in Kentucky, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia (1974) and became over-represented in 37 states over 43 years.
Broke out: Kentucky, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia, 1974 · over-represented in 37 states over 43 years
Origin
≤5 yrs
≤15 yrs
16+ yrs
No breakout
