Wyatt is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1485 in 1998 with 8 recorded births. This places Wyatt in the top 39% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 203 births ranking #264. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 60.0%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 38,809 boys born was named Wyatt. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Wyatt is a major modern favourite with an old Germanic backbone. It is usually linked with bravery and toughness, which suits its crisp sound.
The name gained broad appeal through surname-style use and Western associations, then became one of the most successful boys' names of the modern era. Its strength comes from sounding rugged but polished.