Whitman Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationWIT-man / /ˈwɪt.mən/English; Old English
Meaning
White man; from the white land
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Whitman has roots in Old English, where 'hwita' means 'white' and 'mann' means 'man'. It has been used as a surname and given name in English-speaking countries. The name gained prominence in the 19th century, particularly due to the influence of American poet Walt Whitman.
Trend Summary
Whitman has seen a steady but modest presence in U.S. baby name trends.
Similar Names
Variants
- Witman
International Variants
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Famous people named Whitman
Whitman Mayo was an American actor, recognized for his role as Grady Wilson on the television show 'Sanford and Son'.
Fictional characters named Whitman
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Whitman was first seen in the United States in 1909. Whitman has ranked as high as #1340 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in North Carolina, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Whitman has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Whitman (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 35 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 26 |