girl's name
Whitny
WIT-nee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 28
Whitny is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1991 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1989, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1986.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Whitny Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 6 |
How Popular Is Whitny?
In 1991, Whitny was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Whitny
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Whitny Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Whitny over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Whitny
- English WIT-nee
Sibling Names for Whitny
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Whitny — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Whitny
How popular is the name Whitny?
In 1991, Whitny was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Whitny a girl's or a boy's name?
Whitny is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Whitny?
Whitny has 2 syllables.
When was Whitny most popular?
Whitny peaked in 1989, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.