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).

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