Whitney Name Origin

/WIT-nee/

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Name Origin

The name Whitney is of Old English origin, derived from place names meaning 'white island' or 'white water'. It became popular as a given name in English-speaking countries, especially in the United States, during the 20th century.

This chart shows how many babies were given the name Whitney each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).

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