girl's name
Witney
WIT-nee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 337
Witney is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 5 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 1986, when 26 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1983.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Witney Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 79 |
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Witney?
In 2021, Witney was given to 5 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.
Where Witney Is Used
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 Witney
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Witney Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Witney over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Witney
- English WIT-nee
Sibling Names for Witney
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Witney — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Witney
How popular is the name Witney?
In 2021, Witney was given to 5 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 Witney a girl's or a boy's name?
Witney is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Witney?
Witney has 2 syllables.
When was Witney most popular?
Witney peaked in 1986, when 26 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.