The nameWhit
Whit is a short, crisp name of the 19th century, now rare.
- Unisex name
- English
Meaning
Whit is a short form of names like Whitney or Whitman, from the Old English hwit, "white".
Origin
English.
History
In the United States Whit reached 645th place in 1886.
Famous people named Whit
- Whit Stillman, film director
Popularity of the name Whit
Whit in the United States
Whit was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 271 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Whit. Its rise began around 1886, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Whit in the United States were born before 1988, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 54 births a year on average, against 31 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Whit
Names from the same generation as Whit, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Whit mean?
Whit is a short form of names like Whitney or Whitman, from the Old English hwit, "white".
What is the origin of the name Whit?
English.
Is Whit a girl's or a boy's name?
Whit is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.
How popular is the name Whit?
In 2024, Whit was the 2093rd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 71 births.
What are good sibling names for Whit?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Marnie, Nellie, Gaia and Rosie for a sister, Davy, Alfie, Younes and Yunus for a brother.
Who are famous people named Whit?
Whit Stillman, film director.