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Whitten
OriginVariation of Witten, German surname
Meaning"son of the white-haired or pale one"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boys#2938
2025 SSA
About Whitten
Whitten is a stylish patronymic surname derived from Witt and Witte — German and Dutch nicknames-turned-surnames describing people with white-blonde hair or a pale complexion. Cool-guy nickname Whit only adds to the appeal.
Whitten is also given to girls.
Pronounced WHIT-un.
As of October 2026, Whitten ranked #13384 in US births in 2021 SSA.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,128 | 25 | 13 |
| 2015 | #4,170 | 25 | 13 |
| 2016 | #4,932 | 20 | 10.5 |
| 2017 | #3,766 | 29 | 15.7 |
| 2018 | #3,369 | 34 | 18.7 |
| 2019 | #3,710 | 30 | 16.7 |
| 2020 | #3,727 | 29 | 16.8 |
| 2021 | #3,575 | 32 | 18.3 |
| 2022 | #2,956 | 43 | 24.6 |
| 2023 | #3,285 | 37 | 21.6 |
| 2024 | #4,175 | 26 | 15.1 |
| 2025 | #2,938 | 43 | 25.2 |
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