White man
Derived from an Old English surname, it originally served as a nickname for someone with white hair or a very pale complexion. While historically used as a surname, it has transitioned into a first name, often chosen to honor the literary legacy of poet Walt Whitman. It carries a sense of intellectual depth and American heritage.
Less common today
Whitman isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,007 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actor best known for playing Grady Wilson on Sanford and Son
Early American politician and delegate to the Continental Congress
