Heathcliff
Meaningcliff by the heath · English
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #10,605 in 2020
5 babies were named Heathcliff in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,403 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2011–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Heathcliff you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Heathcliff, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Heathcliff would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHeathcliff first shows up in US birth records in 2011, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #10,605.
- New on the sceneHeathcliff wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2011.
- TrendHeathcliff has slipped 1,403 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Heathcliff means “cliff by the heath”.
About the name Heathcliff
Heathcliff is a boy name of English origin meaning “cliff by the heath”. It has 10 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-iff”. US birth records list Heathcliff for boys from 2011 to 2025, in 6 of those 15 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #10,605 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.9 | 1,153,846 boys |
| 2020s | 1.6 | 645,161 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 Heathcliff
What does the name Heathcliff mean?
Heathcliff means “cliff by the heath” in English.
What is the origin of the name Heathcliff?
Heathcliff has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Heathcliff a boy or girl name?
Heathcliff is a boy name.
How popular is the name Heathcliff?
Heathcliff ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#10,605).