All about the name

Whitson

Male

« Whitson is a rare, American-origin first name created by author Thomas Wolfe for his 1929 novel "Look Homeward, Angel." It lacks traditional meaning but has gained popularity in the United States as both a boy's and girl's name. »

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Meaning, origin, history

Whitson is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin. It is believed to have been created by author Thomas Wolfe for one of the characters in his novel "Look Homeward, Angel" published in 1929. The name Whitson does not have a specific meaning or association with any particular language or culture. Despite its lack of traditional meaning, Whitson has gained some popularity as a given name over the years, particularly in the United States. It is often used as both a boy's and girl's name, although it tends to be more commonly associated with males. There are no historical figures or famous personalities named Whitson, but the name has appeared in popular culture from time to time. For example, there was a character named Whitson Marceau in the television series "Lost" that aired from 2004 to 2010. Overall, Whitson is an uncommon and unique given name with no specific meaning or historical significance. However, its origin as a fictional character name has contributed to its distinctive appeal for some parents looking for a non-traditional name for their child.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Whitson since 1880

Total births
18
Total since 1880
Peak year
2016
7 births
in 2018
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
-50%
vs previous 5 years