Whitney
Whitney is an English surname-turned-first-name meaning "white island" or "from the white meadow," derived from Old English elements. It gained popularity as a feminine given name in the late 20th century.
Current Popularity
#1046 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Works well in professional settings
- •Strong surname-as-first-name choice
- •Associated with 1980s-90s naming trends
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Statistics
97,663
Total births since 1880
1986
Peak year
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