Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Wyatt.
National Rank (2025)
#38
All-Time Peak Rank
#25 (2017)
Total U.S. Births
208,452
Unisex Distribution99.4% Boy / 0.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Wyatt Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Wyatt
According to SSA data, Wyatt achieved its highest historical rank of #25 in 2017. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2017 with 9,727 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 32.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Wyatt scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-32.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record9,727Births in 2017
Years in Top 100
22yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:123
1890s:127
1900s:114
1910s:434
1920s:515
1930s:377
1940s:472
1950s:1,254
1960s:765
1970s:1,626
1980s:2,803
1990s:17,936
2000s:51,347
2010s:87,745
2020s:42,814
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesWy-att
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with W, a letter used by only 1.1% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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