White Name Popularity and Statistics
White is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell White?
White is spelled W-H-I-T-E. The name has 5 letters.
White Popularity in 1947
Rank#3,733
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 88 places to #3,733 and recorded the same number of births compared with 1935.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
White Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1900 through 1947. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Boys | 5 | #3,733 |
| 1935 | Boys | 5 | #3,645 |
| 1914 | Boys | 11 | #1,975 |
| 1912 | Boys | 5 | #2,544 |
| 1900 | Boys | 5 | #1,310 |
When Was White Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1914 · Boys
11 recorded births
National rank #1,975
1947 · Boys
5 recorded births
National rank #3,733
1935 · Boys
5 recorded births
National rank #3,645
1912 · Boys
5 recorded births
National rank #2,544