Whitson
Pronunciation: [ w-IHTS-uhn ]
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Meaning & Origin
Whitson is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced w-IHTS-uhn.
Parents who love the name Whitson often also consider Fitzwilliam, Lavion, Adish .
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Whitson first appeared in US Social Security records in 2016.
Over 18 babies have been named Whitson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Whitson is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,631 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #24,631
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Whitson
Whitson is a boy name .
Whitson is currently ranked #24,631 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Whitson include Whi, Whit, Whity, Whitie, Son, Sony, Sonie, Why, Whie, and Whikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Whitson 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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