Whitley is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2619 in 2021 with 50 recorded births. This places Whitley 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 88 births ranking #1823. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 614.3%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 34,965 boys born was named Whitley. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.