Whittaker
Every Whittaker since 2002 — 342 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Whittaker
Whittaker is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,445 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 342 American babies have been named Whittaker. Its peak came in 2025, when 34 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 Whittaker stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Whittaker year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #3,445 |
| 2024 | 25 | #4,314 |
| 2023 | 26 | #4,211 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,430 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,232 |
| 2020 | 27 | #3,912 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4,221 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,911 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,314 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,191 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,657 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,609 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,612 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,283 |
| 2011 | 5 | #14,244 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10,703 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,954 |
| 2008 | 6 | #12,477 |
| 2007 | 5 | #14,300 |
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| 2004 | 5 | #13,145 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #12,423 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Whittaker in 2025?
Whittaker ranked #3,445 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Whittaker?
342 babies have been named Whittaker in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Whittaker most popular?
Whittaker peaked in 2025, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Whittaker a boy or girl name?
Whittaker is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Whittaker rising or falling?
Whittaker is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.