Whitfield
Pronunciation: [ w-IHTF-eeld ]
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Whitfield first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 165 babies have been named Whitfield in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Whitfield is past its peak , currently ranked #12,254 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,254
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Whitfield
Whitfield is a boy name .
Whitfield is currently ranked #12,254 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Whitfield include Whi, Whit, Whity, Whitie, Whitf, Whitfy, Whitfie, Eld, Eldy, Eldie, Ield, and Why. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Whitfield include Whitley, Whit, Whitaker, Whitt, Whitman . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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