Witten
Every Witten since 2007 — 1,070 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Witten
Witten is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,179 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2007, 1,070 American babies have been named Witten — about 95% boys and 5% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2018, when 137 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Witten stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Witten year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 38 | #3,179 |
| 2024 | — | — | 41 | #3,043 |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,477 | 39 | #3,175 |
| 2022 | — | — | 62 | #2,323 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,516 | 59 | #2,347 |
| 2020 | 5 | #17,392 | 99 | #1,633 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,728 | 91 | #1,736 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,511 | 127 | #1,395 |
| 2017 | 7 | #14,037 | 100 | #1,611 |
| 2016 | 6 | #16,129 | 75 | #1,958 |
| 2015 | 6 | #16,309 | 75 | #1,950 |
| 2014 | — | — | 48 | #2,581 |
| 2013 | — | — | 45 | #2,666 |
| 2012 | — | — | 27 | #3,888 |
| 2011 | — | — | 23 | #4,344 |
| 2010 | — | — | 24 | #4,233 |
| 2009 | — | — | 24 | #4,271 |
| 2008 | — | — | 11 | #7,680 |
| 2007 | — | — | 5 | #14,307 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Witten in 2025?
Witten ranked #3,179 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Witten?
1,070 babies have been named Witten in the United States since 2007, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Witten most popular?
Witten peaked in 2018, when 137 newborns received the name.
Is Witten a boy or girl name?
Witten is used for both: about 5% of babies named Witten have been girls and 95% boys.
Is the name Witten rising or falling?
Witten is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.