Worth
Meaningenclosure · Old English
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #573 in 1898
13 babies were named Worth in the US in 2025. It has climbed 5,576 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Worth you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Worth, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Worth would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWorth has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Worths, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1898, when it ranked #573. Today it's #6,446, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowWorth is 2.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 322,581 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 131,579.
- TrendWorth has climbed 5,576 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,446. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Old English, Worth means “enclosure”. Our records link it to American and English roots.
About the name Worth
Worth is a boy name of American and English origin meaning “enclosure”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with W and ending in “-rth”. US birth records list Worth for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 120 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1898, when it ranked #573 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 40 | 24,950 boys |
| 1890s | 67 | 15,031 boys |
| 1900s | 48 | 20,786 boys |
| 1910s | 62 | 16,160 boys |
| 1920s | 44 | 22,533 boys |
| 1930s | 29 | 34,698 boys |
| 1940s | 15 | 68,399 boys |
| 1950s | 8.3 | 120,773 boys |
| 1960s | 5.1 | 194,553 boys |
| 1970s | 3.6 | 274,725 boys |
| 1980s | 3.1 | 325,733 boys |
| 1990s | 0.7 | 1,470,588 boys |
| 2000s | 1.6 | 636,943 boys |
| 2010s | 4.2 | 235,849 boys |
| 2020s | 8.6 | 116,505 boys |
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Questions about the name Worth
What does the name Worth mean?
Worth means “enclosure” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Worth?
Worth has American, English roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Worth a boy or girl name?
Worth is a boy name.
How popular is the name Worth?
Worth ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1898 (#573).