Total births
416
Girls' name · since 1980
Whitnie
Since 1980, U.S. Social Security records show 416 babies named Whitnie, peaking in 1986. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 416
- total births
- 1980–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
416 girls have been named Whitnie since 1980, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Whitnie has 416 recorded births among girls since 1980, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2007.
- 416 total births
- 1980–2007 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
416 girls have been named Whitnie since 1980, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2007.
- 416
- total births
- 1980–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Whitnie was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
44 babies were named Whitnie in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Whitnie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Whitnie splits its recorded history at 1994: 29% of all births land in the more recent half, 71% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2003 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1986 peak of 44 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Whitnie at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Whitnie popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2007
- Peak year (1986)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Whitnie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Whitnie's strongest decade.
201 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Whitnie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
201 births
- 1990s
1990s
171 births
- 2000s 44
2000s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 201 births (48% of all-time use).
Whitnie by state
Where Whitnie concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 10 | 2.4% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Utah | | 5 | 1.2% |
Texas share of Whitnie's total US births 2.4%
Even split
10 of 416 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Whitnie? ▼
Since 1980, Social Security records show 416 babies named Whitnie. The most recent recorded year was 2007. Its busiest year on record was 1986, with 44 births.
When was Whitnie most popular? ▼
Whitnie was most popular in the 1980s decade with 201 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Whitnie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Whitnie are Texas (10 births), California (5 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Whitnie been used? ▼
Whitnie has been recorded in Social Security data since 1980, spanning 28 years of data through 2007.
What names are similar to Whitnie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Whitney, Whitley, Whittney, Whitlee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Whitnie's data
- Whitnie's decade-level peak was the 1980s (201 total births); usage has since declined to 44 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Whitnies (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Whitnie
Nearby Names Like Whitnie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Whitnie
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Whitley Girl
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Whittney Girl
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Whitlee Girl
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Whisper Girl
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Compare Whitnie side by side: Whitnie vs Whitney Whitnie vs Whitley Whitnie vs Whittney
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1980–2007 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Whitnie: Baby Name Since 1980 - 416 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/whitnie. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Whitnie draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.