Blythe
Blythe: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /blaɪð/
Meaning and origin of Blythe
Root meaning: “merry”
- A female given name transferred from the surname, reinforced by the word blithe.
Etymology
English surname, from Old English blīþe (“merry”). Many senses are derived from placenames, such as the River Blythe, all from the Old English adjective.
How popular is Blythe?
Since 1880, 5,168 girls and 273 boys in the U.S. have been named Blythe (95% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1076 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #2897 in 1941. In 2025, 102 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Blythe FAQ
What does the name Blythe mean?
Blythe traces back to a root meaning "merry". A female given name transferred from the surname, reinforced by the word blithe. English surname, from Old English blīþe (“merry”). Many senses are derived from placenames, such as the River Blythe, all from the Old English adjective.
What is the origin of the name Blythe?
Blythe is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Blythe?
Since 1880, 5,168 girls and 273 boys in the U.S. have been named Blythe (95% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1076 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #2897 in 1941. In 2025, 102 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Blythe a boy or girl name?
Blythe is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 5,168 girls and 273 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.