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Whitney Meaning and Origin

Whitney is English given name meaning The name Whitney is of English origin and means "white island.".

Whitney is a name that's been used by parents who are considering girl baby names.

Whitney is currently #1044 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Whitney are Whitney Houston, Whitney Boddie.

Whitney is a 7 letters name with 2 syllables.

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Whitney name meaning

The name Whitney is of English origin and means "white island."

Whitney name origin

English

Name facts

7 letter name and 2 syllables

Popularity

Whitney is ranked #1044 most popular baby girl name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 6% of babies named Whitney were boys
In 2022, 94% of babies named Whitney were girls

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Whitney in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Whitney in Canada

Celebrities named Whitney

Whitney Houston (Music)
Whitney Boddie (Basketball)

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Whitney - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Whitney?
The meaning of the name Whitney is The name Whitney is of English origin and means "white island.".
What is the origin of the name Whitney?
The origin of the name Whitney is English .
Is Whitney a girl or boy name?
The name Whitney is a feminine name. According to our statistics, 6.15% of babies called Whitney were boys, 93.85% of babies called Whitney were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Whitney?
According to statistics, Whitney is ranked 1044th most popular girl name in the US, in 2022.
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