Heath
Heath: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /hiːθ/
Meaning and origin of Heath
- A male given name.
Etymology
English surname, from the noun heath.
How popular is Heath?
Since 1880, 181 girls and 29,523 boys in the U.S. have been named Heath (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4098 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #181 in 1974. In 2025 it ranked #932 for boys, with 253 babies given the name.
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Heath FAQ
What does the name Heath mean?
A male given name. English surname, from the noun heath.
How popular is the name Heath?
Since 1880, 181 girls and 29,523 boys in the U.S. have been named Heath (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4098 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #181 in 1974. In 2025 it ranked #932 for boys, with 253 babies given the name.
Is Heath a boy or girl name?
Heath is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 181 girls and 29,523 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.