Wyatt

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Wyatt is an English surname-turned-first-name derived from the medieval name Wyot, meaning 'brave in war' or 'wood guide.' It has strong roots in the American Old West, giving it a rugged, frontier spirit.

Current Popularity

#38 for boys

in the United States (2025)

Projected 2026: #39, likely #34 to #44

↗Steady favorite

Popularity over time

188019502020
Recent years · births per year

Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 6,407. How this is calculated

Yearly values
  • 2011: 7,687
  • 2012: 8,233
  • 2013: 8,567
  • 2014: 8,895
  • 2015: 9,659
  • 2016: 9,581
  • 2017: 9,727
  • 2018: 9,183
  • 2019: 8,836
  • 2020: 8,223
  • 2021: 8,049
  • 2022: 7,184
  • 2023: 6,273
  • 2024: 6,605
  • 2025: 6,480
  • 2026 (projected): 6,407

Good to Know

Common nicknames: Wy, Wylie
  • •Simple to spell and pronounce with no common confusion
  • •Strong Western heritage gives it an authentic frontier feel
  • •Works well across all ages from baby to adult
  • •Two-syllable structure makes it easy to pair with most middle and last names

Famous People

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Wyatt Earp

Legendary Old West lawman and gunfighter

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Wyatt Russell

Actor and former hockey player

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Wyatt Cenac

Comedian and writer

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Wyatt Nash

Actor known for TV series

Statistics

208,452

Total births since 1880

2017

Peak year

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