Wyatt Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Wyatt is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Wyatt?
Wyatt is spelled W-Y-A-T-T. The name has 5 letters.
Wyatt at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Derived from Old English elements meaning “brave” or “hardy” and “warrior.”
- Origin
- Wyatt is commonly associated with the Anglo-Saxon tradition and may derive from Old English roots related to qualities of bravery and warfare.
- Pronunciation
- WY-uht · 2 syllables
Wyatt Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,478
Recorded Births145
Rank#38
Recorded Births6,480
- Girls usage fell 282 places to #1,478 and recorded 53 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage held steady at #38 and recorded 125 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Wyatt Mean?
Derived from Old English elements meaning “brave” or “hardy” and “warrior.”
Origin: Wyatt is commonly associated with the Anglo-Saxon tradition and may derive from Old English roots related to qualities of bravery and warfare.
How Do You Pronounce Wyatt?
PronunciationWY-uht
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Wyatt?
- History
- The name Wyatt appears in records from medieval England, primarily used as a surname before becoming a given name.
Wyatt Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 145 | #1,478 |
| 2025 | Boys | 6,480 | #38 |
| 2024 | Girls | 198 | #1,196 |
| 2024 | Boys | 6,605 | #38 |
| 2023 | Girls | 80 | #2,288 |
| 2023 | Boys | 6,273 | #47 |
| 2022 | Girls | 77 | #2,388 |
| 2022 | Boys | 7,184 | #38 |
| 2021 | Girls | 89 | #2,119 |
| 2021 | Boys | 8,049 | #29 |
| 2020 | Girls | 85 | #2,135 |
| 2020 | Boys | 8,223 | #29 |
| 2019 | Girls | 95 | #2,011 |
| 2019 | Boys | 8,836 | #29 |
| 2018 | Girls | 97 | #2,014 |
| 2018 | Boys | 9,183 | #27 |
| 2017 | Girls | 107 | #1,889 |
| 2017 | Boys | 9,727 | #25 |
| 2016 | Girls | 79 | #2,366 |
| 2016 | Boys | 9,581 | #33 |
| 2015 | Girls | 63 | #2,773 |
| 2015 | Boys | 9,659 | #34 |
| 2014 | Girls | 19 | #6,451 |
| 2014 | Boys | 8,895 | #39 |
When Was Wyatt 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.
2017 · Boys
9,727 recorded births
National rank #25
2015 · Boys
9,659 recorded births
National rank #34
2016 · Boys
9,581 recorded births
National rank #33
2018 · Boys
9,183 recorded births
National rank #27
Where Wyatt Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #5 | 70 |
| NH | #14 | 48 |
| TN | #15 | 242 |
| ID | #15 | 63 |
| AR | #16 | 84 |
| NC | #17 | 298 |
| MO | #18 | 173 |
| SC | #18 | 128 |