Whitmore Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationWIT-more / /ˈwɪt.mɔːr/

English; Old English

Meaning

From the white moor

Historical & Cultural Background

Whitmore is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English words 'hwita' meaning 'white' and 'mor' meaning 'moor' or 'marsh'. It is often associated with geographical locations in England. The name has been used as a given name, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries, reflecting a trend of adopting surnames as first names.

Trend Summary

Whitmore has seen limited use as a given name in the United States, with occasional spikes in popularity.

Similar Names

WilderWarrenWendellWilburWylie

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Sibling Suggestions

WhitneyWinstonWalterWesleyWaylon

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Whitmore was first seen in the United States in 1915. Whitmore has ranked as high as #829 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Whitmore has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Whitmore

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19155