Wyatt
Ultimately from the Old English personal name Wigheard, from wīg (“war”) + heard (“hard, brave”), later also used as a Middle English diminutive of the names Guy and…
Every Wyatt since 1880 — 209,814 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Wyatt
Wyatt is a top-50 name for boys in the United States, ranked #38 in 2025 with 6,480 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 209,814 American babies have been named Wyatt. Its peak came in 2017, when 9,834 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 Wyatt stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Wyatt 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 | 145 | #1,483 | 6,480 | #38 |
| 2024 | 198 | #1,201 | 6,605 | #38 |
| 2023 | 80 | #2,311 | 6,273 | #47 |
| 2022 | 77 | #2,402 | 7,184 | #38 |
| 2021 | 89 | #2,129 | 8,049 | #29 |
| 2020 | 85 | #2,153 | 8,223 | #29 |
| 2019 | 95 | #2,032 | 8,836 | #29 |
| 2018 | 97 | #2,023 | 9,183 | #27 |
| 2017 | 107 | #1,900 | 9,727 | #25 |
| 2016 | 79 | #2,384 | 9,581 | #33 |
| 2015 | 63 | #2,808 | 9,659 | #34 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,699 | 8,895 | #39 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,356 | 8,567 | #42 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,393 | 8,233 | #41 |
| 2011 | 15 | #8,172 | 7,687 | #48 |
| 2010 | 10 | #11,207 | 7,377 | #57 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,324 | 7,404 | #60 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,944 | 7,313 | #62 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,786 | 6,522 | #69 |
| 2006 | 9 | #12,381 | 5,835 | #82 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,428 | 5,356 | #81 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,379 | 4,974 | #90 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,402 | 3,699 | #109 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,820 | 3,232 | #121 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,326 | 3,601 | #107 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,758 | 3,411 | #110 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,748 | 2,826 | #128 |
| 1990 | — | — | 571 | #404 |
| 1985 | — | — | 210 | #604 |
| 1980 | — | — | 233 | #567 |
| 1975 | — | — | 179 | #610 |
| 1970 | — | — | 123 | #746 |
| 1965 | — | — | 78 | #836 |
| 1960 | — | — | 104 | #759 |
| 1955 | — | — | 124 | #659 |
| 1950 | — | — | 50 | #988 |
| 1945 | — | — | 39 | #1,038 |
| 1940 | — | — | 46 | #951 |
| 1935 | — | — | 30 | #1,246 |
| 1930 | — | — | 44 | #1,052 |
| 1925 | — | — | 49 | #983 |
| 1920 | — | — | 51 | #973 |
| 1915 | — | — | 54 | #845 |
| 1910 | — | — | 14 | #858 |
| 1905 | — | — | 11 | #785 |
| 1900 | — | — | 14 | #698 |
| 1895 | — | — | 11 | #682 |
| 1890 | — | — | 12 | #602 |
| 1885 | — | — | 9 | #699 |
| 1880 | — | — | 15 | #481 |
Famous people named Wyatt
- Wyatt Earp Mafioso · 1848–1929
- Wyatt Russell Actor · b. 1986
- Wyatt Oleff Actor · b. 2003
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wyatt mean?
Ultimately from the Old English personal name Wigheard, from wīg (“war”) + heard (“hard, brave”), later also used as a Middle English diminutive of the names Guy and William.
How popular is the name Wyatt in 2025?
Wyatt ranked #38 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6,480 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Wyatt?
209,814 babies have been named Wyatt in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Wyatt most popular?
Wyatt peaked in 2017, when 9,834 newborns received the name.
Is Wyatt a boy or girl name?
Wyatt is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Wyatt rising or falling?
Wyatt is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Wyatt?
Well-known people named Wyatt include Wyatt Earp (mafioso), Wyatt Russell (actor), Wyatt Oleff (actor).