Wharton vs Whaley
Side-by-side comparison of Wharton and Whaley — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Wharton | Whaley |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 38 | 11 |
| Peak Year | 1923 | 1947 |
| Peak Year Births | 7 | 6 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1940ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1917 | 1938 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Wharton | Whaley |
|---|---|---|
| 1910ss | 5 | — |
| 1920ss | 17 | — |
| 1930ss | 16 | 5 |
| 1940ss | — | 6 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1917–1939.