Declining since 2011.
Popularity of Wyatte since 1927
Babies named Wyatte per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 165 |
| 2010s | 137 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Wyatte is a rare modern variant of the well-established name Wyatt. First recorded in the United States in 1927, it has never been widely used; the peak of its modest popularity came in 2011, after which its usage has declined. The name has not appeared in the Social Security Administration's list of the top 1000 names for any year, and its low frequency means there are no top states associated with it. For parents seeking an uncommon spelling of a familiar name, Wyatte offers a distinctive alternative that retains the traditional strong sound of Wyatt.
Wyatte is a respelling or variant of the English surname Wyatt, itself derived from the medieval personal name Wyot, a diminutive of the Old English name Wigheard or similar names containing the element 'wig', meaning 'war'. The spelling with a final 'e' is a modern orthographic variation first recorded in the United States in 1927. The name has seen sporadic use as a given name, particularly in the early 21st century, though it remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Wy
Variants: Wyatt
Sibling names for Wyatte
Names that share Wyatte's style, for a brother or sister.
