Is Wyatt a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Wyatt is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Wyatt?

It’s currently ranked #38 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Wyatt Boy

Popularity: #38 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationWY-at / /ˈwaɪ.ət/

English; Old English

Meaning

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

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Wyatt has roots in Old English, where it was derived from the word 'wīġeard', meaning 'brave in war'. It gained popularity in the Middle Ages and was often used as a surname before becoming a first name. Wyatt has been associated with various historical figures, including Wyatt Earp, a notable lawman in the American West. The name has seen a resurgence in modern times, particularly in the United States.

Trend Summary

Wyatt has consistently ranked among the top 50 names for boys in the United States over the past two decades.

Variants

Wyattson

International Variants

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Famous people named Wyatt

Wyatt Earp was an American lawman and gambler known for his role in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

Wyatt Russell is an American actor and former professional hockey player, known for his roles in 'Overlord' and 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'.

Wyatt Cenac is an American comedian and writer, recognized for his work on 'The Daily Show'.

Wyatt McCoy is a notable American football player who played in the NFL.

Fictional characters named Wyatt

Wyatt Halliwell is a character from the television series 'Charmed', known for being the son of Piper Halliwell.

Wyatt Langmore is a character in the Netflix series 'Ozark', portrayed as a member of the Langmore crime family.

Sibling Suggestions

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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 #37 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)

Top States for Wyatt (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	584	9%
CA	448	7%
FL	345	6%
OH	326	5%
PA	297	5%
NC	258	4%
NY	239	4%
TN	220	4%
MI	210	3%
GA	202	3%
IL	191	3%
IN	191	3%
VA	182	3%
MO	177	3%
WI	164	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	15
1881	14
1882	12
1883	6
1884	13
1885	9
1886	12
1887	11
1888	16
1889	15
1890	12
1891	5
1892	11
1893	14
1894	18
1895	11
1896	20
1897	10
1898	13
1899	13
1900	14
1901	12
1902	6
1903	11
1904	6
1905	11
1906	8
1907	14
1908	12
1909	20
1910	14
1911	16
1912	29
1913	35
1914	43
1915	54
1916	46
1917	48
1918	65
1919	84
1920	51
1921	49
1922	49
1923	59
1924	66
1925	49
1926	43
1927	44
1928	63
1929	42
1930	44
1931	36
1932	47
1933	32
1934	35
1935	30
1936	38
1937	37
1938	35
1939	43
1940	46
1941	42
1942	50
1943	50
1944	53
1945	39
1946	44
1947	46
1948	53
1949	49
1950	50
1951	46
1952	56
1953	64
1954	57
1955	124
1956	258
1957	278
1958	184
1959	137
1960	104
1961	80
1962	72
1963	67
1964	71
1965	78
1966	58
1967	57
1968	81
1969	97
1970	123
1971	145
1972	150
1973	139
1974	148
1975	179
1976	183
1977	177
1978	189
1979	193
1980	233
1981	223
1982	206
1983	208
1984	207
1985	210
1986	294
1987	364
1988	379
1989	480
1990	571
1991	569
1992	645
1993	628
1994	1,544
1995	2,826
1996	2,789
1997	2,747
1998	2,722
1999	2,895
2000	3,410
2001	3,601
2002	3,232
2003	3,699
2004	4,974
2005	5,356
2006	5,835
2007	6,522
2008	7,312
2009	7,403
2010	7,377
2011	7,686
2012	8,233
2013	8,567
2014	8,894
2015	9,656
2016	9,579
2017	9,726
2018	9,181
2019	8,835
2020	8,220
2021	8,046
2022	7,175
2023	6,269
2024	6,581