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Whitney

male

Meaning

"White Island"

Originally an English place-name and surname, it became a given name conveying an island or settlement descriptor.

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Popularity History of Whitney

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#6786Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#6786

Whitney was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-890

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Whitney Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Whitney.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Whitney

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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