Whitaker
Every Whitaker since 1949 — 860 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Whitaker
Whitaker is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,181 in 2025 with 66 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1949, 860 American babies have been named Whitaker. Its peak came in 2025, when 66 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Whitaker stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Whitaker year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 66 | #2,181 |
| 2024 | — | — | 65 | #2,233 |
| 2023 | — | — | 50 | #2,655 |
| 2022 | 6 | #15,192 | 49 | #2,714 |
| 2021 | — | — | 64 | #2,222 |
| 2020 | — | — | 49 | #2,615 |
| 2019 | — | — | 53 | #2,523 |
| 2018 | — | — | 45 | #2,746 |
| 2017 | — | — | 57 | #2,313 |
| 2016 | — | — | 47 | #2,659 |
| 2015 | — | — | 37 | #3,145 |
| 2014 | 5 | #19,072 | 34 | #3,296 |
| 2013 | — | — | 23 | #4,306 |
| 2012 | — | — | 18 | #5,237 |
| 2011 | — | — | 18 | #5,191 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,465 |
| 2009 | — | — | 33 | #3,397 |
| 2008 | — | — | 18 | #5,239 |
| 2007 | — | — | 17 | #5,424 |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #10,609 |
| 2005 | — | — | 9 | #8,264 |
| 2004 | — | — | 8 | #8,886 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #8,605 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,617 |
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| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #8,177 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Whitaker in 2025?
Whitaker ranked #2,181 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 66 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Whitaker?
860 babies have been named Whitaker in the United States since 1949, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Whitaker most popular?
Whitaker peaked in 2025, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Whitaker a boy or girl name?
Whitaker is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Whitaker rising or falling?
Whitaker is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.