Witt
Every Witt since 1997 — 342 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Witt
Witt is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,986 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 342 American babies have been named Witt. Its peak came in 2025, when 42 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 Witt stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Witt year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 | #2,986 |
| 2024 | 32 | #3,601 |
| 2023 | 31 | #3,704 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4,838 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,235 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,965 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,629 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,305 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,646 |
| 2016 | 12 | #7,129 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,711 |
| 2014 | 12 | #7,030 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,905 |
| 2012 | 10 | #8,119 |
| 2011 | 5 | #14,246 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,651 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8,281 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,377 |
| 2007 | 6 | #12,300 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,944 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #12,694 |
| 2002 | 5 | #12,431 |
| 2001 | 7 | #9,204 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Witt in 2025?
Witt ranked #2,986 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Witt?
342 babies have been named Witt in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Witt most popular?
Witt peaked in 2025, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Witt a boy or girl name?
Witt is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Witt rising or falling?
Witt is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.