Masculine dossier · first seen 1881
Whit
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2025
Peak births
79
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Whit
How many people are named Whit?
An estimated 877 living Americans are named Whit.
How rare is Whit?
Whit is uncommon among babies today, with 79 boys receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.
How old is the typical Whit?
The median age of a living American named Whit is approximately 9 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 26 years old.
Is Whit still popular?
Yes — Whit is currently rising in popularity, with 79 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 3.2× higher than the previous decade.
1881Peak 20252025
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
79
All-time
1,287