Wyatt is a name of Old English origin, derived from the word 'wit,' which means 'little.' It has been used as both a given name and a surname throughout history. The name gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century, with its usage peaking in the mid-1980s. Wyatt is often associated with historical figures such as Wyatt Earp, the famous lawman of the American Wild West.
The name Wyatt experienced a significant surge in popularity starting around the year 2015, with a substantial increase from 63 births that year to 79 in 2016 and 107 in 2017. This trend continued until it peaked at 97 births in 2018. However, since then, there has been a gradual decline, with the number of births dropping to 85 in 2020, 89 in 2021, and 77 in 2022. The most recent year on record, 2023, saw 80 Wyatt births. Overall, from 1984 to 2023, there were a total of 1019 babies named Wyatt.