Wyatt
How to say it: WY-ut · /ˈwaɪət/
English surname from Germanic 'Wigheard', meaning 'brave in war' or 'hardy warrior'; associated with the American West.
Wyatt was the 44th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 6,480 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 33% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #75 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #44 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 6,480 |
| Share of births | 1 in 511 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −33% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #75 |
| In France, 2025 | #300 among boys’ names, 145 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After a high in the 2010s, Wyatt remains well used though past its peak. Close to that best today, it is expected to ease down a little in the next few years.
What goes with it
Short and crisp with a soft undertone, it projects strength. Hudson fits alongside in style, and Wy works as a brief short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Wyatt is about 1 in 22.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German.
In France: #300 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #307.
Famous people named Wyatt
- Wyatt Russell (born 1986)American actor
- Wyatt Earp (1848–1929)American lawman
- Wyatt Oleff (born 2003)American actor
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