Declining since 2019, #3,128 for boys today.
Popularity of Witten since 2007
Babies named Witten per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 40 |
| 2010s | 36 | 635 |
| 2020s | 21 | 338 |
Meaning & origin
Witten is a rare modern given name that entered U.S. records in 2007. It reached its peak rank of 3,128 in 2018, with a 1-in-44,949 birth rate, but has been falling in use since 2019. The name is likely a transferred use of the English surname Witten, possibly inspired by NFL player Jason Witten. Its top states are Tennessee and Texas, reflecting a Southern regional association. As a contemporary coinage derived from a surname, Witten fits the trend of using family names as first names, though it remains far less common than similar surname-style names like Cooper or Walker.
Witten is a rare modern given name that likely derives from the English surname Witten, which itself may be a variant of Whitten or Witter. The surname origins are uncertain but could be locational, from a place name, or occupational. The name first appeared on U.S. birth records in 2007, possibly inspired by football player Jason Witten (born 1982). Its use as a first name remains uncommon.
Where Witten is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Witten
Names that share Witten's style, for a brother or sister.
