Whitaker
Whitaker is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
White field or wheat field.
Origin and history
Whitaker is a surname-derived given name of Old English origin, traditionally meaning 'white field' or 'wheat field'. While historically rare as a first name in the United States, it has seen a noticeable rise in usage since 2020. Its occupational and habitational roots give it a classic, distinguished feel.
Popularity in the United States
849 babies in the United States have been named Whitaker since 1880. It ranks #3828 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1584.
States where it is most popular
- NC (26.8 %)
- TX (23.2 %)
- GA (18.8 %)
- TN (8.9 %)
- AL (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 25 |
| 2000-2010 | 117 |
| 2010-2019 | 349 |
| 2020-2029 | 343 |
Nicknames
Whit
Fun facts
- The name originally designated someone who lived near a pale or chalky field, or a field planted with wheat.
- More than a third of all U.S. recorded births for males named Whitaker since 1880 have occurred between 2020 and 2025.