Whitney Dufour

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Whitney Dufour — English
70K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Whitney Dufour is a name that combines English origins. The first name Whitney is a feminine given name of English origin. Whitney or Whittney is both a masculine and a feminine given name. Whitney Able (born 1982), American actress Whitney Adebayo (born 1997), English television personality Whitney Ashley (born 1989), American athlete Whitney Avalon, American singer-songwriter and actress Whitney Blake (1926–2002), American actress and director Whitney Boddie (born 1987), American basketball player Whitney Bourne (1914–1998), American actress Whitney Chadwick (born 1943), American art historian and educator Whitney Chewston (born 2016), viral dog Whitney Chitwood, American stand-up comedian Whitney Conder (born 1. The surname Dufour: Alma Dufour (born 1990), French politician Amanda Ruter Dufour (1822–1899), American poet Antoine Dufour (born 1979), French-Canadian acoustic guitarist Barry Dufour (born 1942), British academic and author Bernard Dufour (1922–2016), French painter Camille Dufour (1925–2025), French trade unionist and politician Carmen Dufour (born 1954), Swiss author Catherine Dufour (born 1966), French SF and fantasy writer Cathrine Dufour (born 1992), Danish Olympic dressage rider and influencer Charles Dufour (born 1940), Archbishop emeritus of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kingston, Jamaica Charles L. Whitney is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 70K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Whitney reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Whitney

English

Whitney or Whittney is both a masculine and a feminine given name. Whitney Able (born 1982), American actress Whitney Adebayo (born 1997), English television personality Whitney Ashley (born 1989), American athlete Whitney Avalon, American singer-songwriter and actress Whitney Blake (1926–2002), American actress and director Whitney Boddie (born 1987), American basketball player Whitney Bourne (1914–1998), American actress Whitney Chadwick (born 1943), American art historian and educator Whitney Chewston (born 2016), viral dog Whitney Chitwood, American stand-up comedian Whitney Conder (born 1.

Surname: Dufour

French

Alma Dufour (born 1990), French politician Amanda Ruter Dufour (1822–1899), American poet Antoine Dufour (born 1979), French-Canadian acoustic guitarist Barry Dufour (born 1942), British academic and author Bernard Dufour (1922–2016), French painter Camille Dufour (1925–2025), French trade unionist and politician Carmen Dufour (born 1954), Swiss author Catherine Dufour (born 1966), French SF and fantasy writer Cathrine Dufour (born 1992), Danish Olympic dressage rider and influencer Charles Dufour (born 1940), Archbishop emeritus of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kingston, Jamaica Charles L.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Whitney is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Whitney by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Whitney Dufour:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Whitney?
The first name Whitney originates from English. Whitney or Whittney is both a masculine and a feminine given name. Whitney Able (born 1982), American actress Whitney Adebayo (born 1997), English television personality Whitney Ashley (born 1989), American athlete Whitney Avalon, American singer-songwriter and actress Whitney Blake (1926–2002), American actress and director Whitney Boddie (born 1987), American basketball player Whitney Bourne (1914–1998), American actress Whitney Chadwick (born 1943), American art historian and educator Whitney Chewston (born 2016), viral dog Whitney Chitwood, American stand-up comedian Whitney Conder (born 1.
When was Whitney most popular?
The name Whitney reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Dufour?
The surname Dufour originates from French. Alma Dufour (born 1990), French politician Amanda Ruter Dufour (1822–1899), American poet Antoine Dufour (born 1979), French-Canadian acoustic guitarist Barry Dufour (born 1942), British academic and author Bernard Dufour (1922–2016), French painter Camille Dufour (1925–2025), French trade unionist and politician Carmen Dufour (born 1954), Swiss author Catherine Dufour (born 1966), French SF and fantasy writer Cathrine Dufour (born 1992), Danish Olympic dressage rider and influencer Charles Dufour (born 1940), Archbishop emeritus of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kingston, Jamaica Charles L.
What are the origins of the name Whitney Dufour?
The name Whitney Dufour combines two different traditions: the first name Whitney has English roots, while the surname Dufour originates from French.
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