Whitfield Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationWIT-field / /ˈwɪt.fɪld/English
Meaning
from the white field
Historical & Cultural Background
Whitfield is a surname that has been used as a given name. It is derived from Old English elements, where 'hwita' means 'white' and 'feld' means 'field'. The name has historical roots in England, often associated with locations or families. It has been used in various forms throughout history, reflecting the English tradition of place-based surnames.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Whitfield was first seen in the United States in 1890. Whitfield has ranked as high as #851 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Whitfield has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1917 | 12 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 18 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 18 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 13 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 12 |
| 1927 | 12 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1932 | 11 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 8 |