Whitaker is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2711 in 2022 with 49 recorded births. This places Whitaker in the top 19% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 66 births ranking #2181. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 35,599 boys born was named Whitaker. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.