Whitley

Meaning of Whitley

From the white field or meadow.

Whitley has Old English roots — browse every Old English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Whitley

Whitley is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #677 in 2025 from #998 in 2018.

Notable people named Whitley

• Whitley Gilbert
  Fictional character, 'A Different World'
• Whitley Strieber
  Horror and science fiction author
• Whitley Stokes
  Irish lawyer and Celtic scholar
• Whitley Bulloch
  Confederate naval officer
• Whitley Myrick
  American politician

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Questions about the name Whitley

What does the name Whitley mean?

Whitley means from the white field or meadow, and it comes from Old English origins.

Is Whitley a boy's or a girl's name?

Whitley is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Whitley?

In 2025, Whitley ranked #677 for girls, up from #682 the year before.

When was Whitley most popular?

Whitley peaked at #677 in 2025.