Wyatt
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Brave in War; Hardy
Background: The name Wyatt originates from the Old French name 'Guy,' which itself is derived from the Germanic element 'wida,' meaning 'wide' or 'broad.' It evolved into Wyatt through phonetic changes over time, acquiring connotations of bravery and hardiness in the process.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#182
Total births
203,133
Most popular decade
2010s
(264,741 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+1 ranks)
Years in Top 100
21
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.4% male
0.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 15
- First year rank
- #465
- Peak year
- 2017
- Peak year births
- 9,726
- Peak rank
- #25
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 6,581
- Recent rank
- #38
Female
- First year
- 1984
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #10,421
- Peak year
- 2024
- Peak year births
- 198
- Peak rank
- #1,191
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 198
- Recent rank
- #1,191
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).