How Popular (or Rare) was Wyatt in 1998?

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#137
1998 Rank
2,722
1998 Births
#25
Best Rank (2017)
9,726
Peak Year (2017)
193,002
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 702
Rarity Factor (1998)

πŸ“Š The Wyatt Story

Wyatt is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #137 in 1998 with 2,722 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 9,726 births ranking #25. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 702 boys born was named Wyatt. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

πŸ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: English from a medieval surname  |  Meaning: brave in war; hardy

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.

Did you know?Wyatt is one of the names whose current image blends medieval root history with a distinctly modern Western edge.
Similar namesWaylon, Walker, Weston, Wade, Ryker

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