Wyatt Boy

Popularity: #38 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: WY-at //ˈwaɪ.ət//

Origin: English; Old English

Meaning: English: brave in war; Old English: wood or land

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Wyatt has its roots in the Old English name "Wīġeard," which is composed of the elements "wīġ," meaning "war," and "geard," meaning "enclosure" or "yard." This name evolved through various forms, including the Middle English "Wyat," before being adopted into modern English as Wyatt. The transition into English can be traced back to the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which brought many Old English names into the broader cultural milieu of medieval England, where they were often adapted and modified.

Historically, the name Wyatt gained prominence in the 16th century, particularly through the figure of Sir Thomas Wyatt, a notable poet and diplomat in the court of King Henry VIII. His works contributed to the English literary tradition, and he is often credited with introducing the sonnet form to English poetry.

The name also appears in various historical texts and documents, reflecting its usage among the gentry and nobility during the Tudor period. Additionally, the name is associated with the Wyatt Rebellion of 1554, a significant uprising against Queen Mary I, further embedding it in the historical narrative of England.

Culturally, the name Wyatt has been associated with themes of strength and valor, reflecting its etymological roots in warfare. This connection to martial qualities has allowed the name to endure through generations, often evoking images of bravery and resilience.

The diminutive form "Wy" has also been used informally, showcasing the name's adaptability in various contexts. Overall, Wyatt carries a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in its linguistic origins and historical milestones.

Famous people named Wyatt

In this section, you will find notable people named Wyatt. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Wyatt who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Wyatt who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Wyatt Earp was a lawman and gambler best known for his role in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, his life in the American West, and his involvement in the Tombstone, Arizona, community.

Wyatt Russell is an actor best known for his roles in Overlord, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Lodge 49.

Fictional characters named Wyatt

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Wyatt Earp is a fictional character from the film Tombstone. He is a legendary lawman known for his role in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Wyatt was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Wyatt has ranked as high as #39 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Wyatt has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Wyatt is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Wyatt was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Wyatt.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 6,625 6,480 145
2024 6,803 6,605 198
2023 6,353 6,273 80
2022 7,261 7,184 77
2021 8,138 8,049 89
2020 8,308 8,223 85
2019 8,931 8,836 95
2018 9,280 9,183 97
2017 9,834 9,727 107
2016 9,660 9,581 79
2015 9,722 9,659 63
2014 8,914 8,895 19
2013 8,584 8,567 17
2012 8,244 8,233 11
2011 7,702 7,687 15
2010 7,387 7,377 10
2009 7,422 7,404 18
2008 7,327 7,313 14
2007 6,533 6,522 11
2006 5,844 5,835 9
2005 5,368 5,356 12
2004 4,990 4,974 16
2003 3,709 3,699 10
2002 3,244 3,232 12
2001 3,612 3,601 11
2000 3,419 3,411 8
1999 2,905 2,895 10
1998 2,729 2,722 7
1997 2,754 2,747 7
1996 2,797 2,789 8
1995 2,836 2,826 10
1994 1,544 1,544 0
1993 628 628 0
1992 645 645 0
1991 569 569 0
1990 571 571 0
1989 480 480 0
1988 380 380 0
1987 371 364 7
1986 294 294 0
1985 210 210 0
1984 211 206 5
1983 207 207 0
1982 206 206 0
1981 223 223 0
1980 233 233 0
1979 193 193 0
1978 189 189 0
1977 177 177 0
1976 183 183 0
1975 179 179 0
1974 148 148 0
1973 139 139 0
1972 150 150 0
1971 145 145 0
1970 123 123 0
1969 97 97 0
1968 81 81 0
1967 57 57 0
1966 58 58 0
1965 78 78 0
1964 71 71 0
1963 67 67 0
1962 72 72 0
1961 80 80 0
1960 104 104 0
1959 137 137 0
1958 184 184 0
1957 278 278 0
1956 258 258 0
1955 124 124 0
1954 57 57 0
1953 64 64 0
1952 56 56 0
1951 46 46 0
1950 50 50 0
1949 49 49 0
1948 53 53 0
1947 46 46 0
1946 44 44 0
1945 39 39 0
1944 53 53 0
1943 50 50 0
1942 50 50 0
1941 42 42 0
1940 46 46 0
1939 43 43 0
1938 35 35 0
1937 37 37 0
1936 38 38 0
1935 30 30 0
1934 35 35 0
1933 32 32 0
1932 47 47 0
1931 36 36 0
1930 44 44 0
1929 42 42 0
1928 63 63 0
1927 44 44 0
1926 43 43 0
1925 49 49 0
1924 66 66 0
1923 59 59 0
1922 49 49 0
1921 49 49 0
1920 51 51 0
1919 84 84 0
1918 65 65 0
1917 48 48 0
1916 46 46 0
1915 54 54 0
1914 43 43 0
1913 35 35 0
1912 29 29 0
1911 16 16 0
1910 14 14 0
1909 20 20 0
1908 12 12 0
1907 14 14 0
1906 8 8 0
1905 11 11 0
1904 6 6 0
1903 11 11 0
1902 6 6 0
1901 12 12 0
1900 14 14 0
1899 13 13 0
1898 13 13 0
1897 10 10 0
1896 20 20 0
1895 11 11 0
1894 18 18 0
1893 14 14 0
1892 11 11 0
1891 5 5 0
1890 12 12 0
1889 15 15 0
1888 16 16 0
1887 11 11 0
1886 12 12 0
1885 9 9 0
1884 13 13 0
1883 6 6 0
1882 12 12 0
1881 14 14 0
1880 15 15 0

Top States for Wyatt (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 599
9%
CA 460
7%
FL 356
5%
OH 339
5%
PA 308
5%
NC 265
4%
NY 239
4%
TN 225
3%
MI 218
3%
GA 207
3%
IL 203
3%
IN 196
3%
VA 188
3%
MO 186
3%
WI 172
3%
WA 154
2%
KY 147
2%
AZ 143
2%
CO 141
2%
MN 134
2%
NJ 130
2%
MA 120
2%
OK 116
2%
AL 112
2%
SC 107
2%
LA 106
2%
IA 103
2%
OR 99
1%
MD 94
1%
KS 86
1%
UT 77
1%
AR 77
1%
WV 67
1%
CT 65
1%
MS 57
1%
ID 57
1%
NE 46
1%
NH 44
1%
ME 40
1%
NV 38
1%
MT 33
0%
SD 27
0%
NM 26
0%
ND 21
0%
DE 20
0%
AK 18
0%
VT 16
0%
RI 16
0%
HI 15
0%
WY 12
0%
DC 7
0%