Whitney is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1083 in 2003 with 21 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 97 births ranking #346. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 77.9%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 13,270 girls born was named Whitney. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.