Whitney is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1099 in 2012 with 31 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 97 births ranking #346. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 67.4%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 10,389 girls born was named Whitney. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.