Wiatt
A masculine name of English origin, a variant spelling of Wyatt.
Name Census estimates that about 104 living Americans carry the first name Wiatt. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Wiatt today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Wiatt births was 2010 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Wiatt. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
104
~ 1 in 3,295,715 Americans
Peak year
2010
17 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2015 SSA rank
#10,577
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Wiatt: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Wiatt from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 49 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Wiatt by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Wiatt during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Wiatt
The given name Wiatt is believed to have originated from an Old English word "wig," which means war or battle. It's a name that has been predominantly used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States.
In the early medieval period, the name Wiatt or its variations, such as Wyatt, were often given to children born during times of conflict or war. This name was likely chosen to instill a sense of strength and courage in the child, reflecting the values of warrior culture prevalent at the time.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Wiatt can be traced back to the 11th century, during the Norman conquest of England. Sir Wiatt de Maudit, a Norman knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror in the Battle of Hastings in 1066, is believed to be one of the earliest known bearers of this name.
Throughout history, the name Wiatt has been associated with several notable individuals. One of the most famous was Sir Thomas Wyatt (1503-1542), an English poet and diplomat during the reign of Henry VIII. His lyrical works, often romantic in nature, helped to shape the literary landscape of the Renaissance period.
Another prominent figure bearing the name was Wyatt Earp (1848-1929), an American Old West lawman and gunfighter who gained fame for his involvement in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona. His legacy as a symbol of law and order in the American frontier has endured for generations.
In the realm of art and literature, Wiatt H. Travis (1809-1836) was a Texas lawyer and military officer who served as a lieutenant colonel in the Texas Revolution. He commanded the Texian forces at the Alamo and was among those killed during the famous siege in 1836.
More recently, Wyatt Russell (born 1986) is an American actor and former professional hockey player, best known for his roles in films such as "Overlord" and the television series "Falcon and the Winter Soldier." His name carries on the tradition of this historic moniker.
Throughout its long history, the name Wiatt has undergone various spellings and variations, including Wyatt, Wyett, and Wyet. However, its core meaning and associations with bravery, strength, and warrior spirit have remained consistent across generations and cultures.
People
Wiatt + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Wiatt as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with W
Other first names starting with W with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Wiatt: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Wiatt?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 104 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Wiatt going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,295,715 US residents.
Is Wiatt a common name?
We classify Wiatt as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 105 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Wiatt most popular?
The single biggest year for Wiatt was 2010, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Wiatt is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Wiatt a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Wiatt in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.