Whitley is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2734 in 2019 with 47 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 88 births ranking #1823. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 571.4%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 38,157 boys born was named Whitley. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.