Heath
Meaningheathland · English
- US rank
- #929
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #181 in 1974
253 babies were named Heath in the US in 2025. It has climbed 63 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1969–2025
US births per million boys, 1913–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 6,752 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Heath, 253 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Heath would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHeath first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1974, when it ranked #181. Today it's #929, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendHeath has climbed 63 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #929. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedHeath is most popular in Missouri, where it ranks #489, followed by Utah (#515) and Tennessee (#551). It's in the top 1,000 in 16 states.
- MeaningIn English, Heath means “heathland”.
About the name Heath
Heath is a boy name of English origin meaning “heathland”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with H and ending in “-ath”. US birth records list Heath for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 103 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1974, when it ranked #181 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #929, with 253 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.6 | 277,778 girls |
| 1970s | 6.1 | 164,745 girls |
| 1980s | 3.9 | 253,807 girls |
| 1990s | 0.5 | 1,851,852 girls |
| 2000s | 0.5 | 1,851,852 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8.1 | 123,457 boys |
| 1920s | 7.6 | 131,926 boys |
| 1930s | 3.8 | 262,467 boys |
| 1940s | 4.4 | 228,311 boys |
| 1950s | 2.6 | 383,142 boys |
| 1960s | 119 | 8,420 boys |
| 1970s | 661 | 1,514 boys |
| 1980s | 355 | 2,816 boys |
| 1990s | 164 | 6,079 boys |
| 2000s | 132 | 7,587 boys |
| 2010s | 132 | 7,578 boys |
| 2020s | 142 | 7,036 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Heath
What does the name Heath mean?
Heath means “heathland” in English.
What is the origin of the name Heath?
Heath has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Heath a boy or girl name?
Heath is a boy name.
How popular is the name Heath?
Heath ranked #929 for US boys in 2025, given to 253 babies. Its best year was 1974 (#181).