Whisper
Every Whisper since 1973 — 792 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Whisper
Whisper is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,112 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 792 American babies have been named Whisper. Its peak came in 1996, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Whisper stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Whisper year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #13,112 |
| 2024 | 6 | #15,147 |
| 2023 | 14 | #8,031 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,644 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,389 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,984 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,440 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,777 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,520 |
| 2016 | 7 | #14,249 |
| 2015 | 11 | #10,110 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,621 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,585 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,128 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,763 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,624 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,797 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,270 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,988 |
| 2006 | 22 | #6,114 |
| 2005 | 17 | #7,125 |
| 2004 | 25 | #5,201 |
| 2003 | 38 | #3,726 |
| 2002 | 27 | #4,614 |
| 2001 | 26 | #4,682 |
| 2000 | 30 | #4,180 |
| 1995 | 38 | #3,083 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,455 |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,855 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #9,044 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Whisper in 2025?
Whisper ranked #13,112 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Whisper?
792 babies have been named Whisper in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Whisper most popular?
Whisper peaked in 1996, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Whisper a boy or girl name?
Whisper is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Whisper rising or falling?
Whisper is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.