Rising since 1999, #2,941 for boys today.
Popularity of Witt since 1997
Babies named Witt per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 119 |
| 2020s | 166 |
Meaning & origin
Witt is a rare modern given name that entered U.S. records in 1997 and has been steadily rising in use since 1999, reaching its highest rank of 2,941 in 2025. Approximately 1 in 40,668 boys received the name that year. The name is most popular in Kansas, Missouri, and Texas. Its origins are unclear, but it likely comes from a German or English surname meaning 'white' or 'wise'. As a first name, it follows the trend of using surname-style choices that feel short and strong. Witt remains uncommon, making it an option for parents seeking a distinctive but simple name without a long history of use.
Witt likely originates as a surname derived from Middle English or Middle Low German 'witt' meaning 'white' or 'wise'. As a given name, modern usage is rare and appears to be a revival of a surname or a variant of Whit. The name gained some attention in the United States beginning in the late 1990s, though its precise derivation is not well established.
Where Witt is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Whit
Sibling names for Witt
Names that share Witt's style, for a brother or sister.
