NAME PROFILE
Whitley
Whitley is an English surname and place name meaning 'white meadow.' The name evokes a sense of tranquility and purity, often associated with open spaces and nature. It represents a calm and serene personality, someone who values peace and harmony.
Key Stats
| Total births | 8,991 |
| Gender | Female (2% / 98%) |
| Peak year | 1988 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1988 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 23%GA — 21%NC — 20%TN — 19%KY — 18%
Notable People
Whitley Strieber (Author, *Communion*) · Whitley McGowan (Football player) · Whitley Gilbert (Character from *A Different World*) · Whitley Neill (Gin brand founder) · Whitley Bay (Location in England)
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