Heath: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
From the heathland, windswept and beautiful, wild and free.
Heath as a Boy Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #154
- Peak
- #350 in 2009
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Heath Means
Heath is a boy name of English origin. From the heathland, windswept and beautiful, wild and free.
How Popular Heath Is
Heath currently ranks #154 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #350 in 2009. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Heath
- Heath Ledger delivered an unforgettable performance as the Joker.
- A heath is an open area of uncultivated land, often with heather.
- The name has a rugged, outdoorsy appeal.
Heath as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #983
- Peak
- #181 in 1974
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Heath Means
Heath is a unisex name of English origin. An open stretch of wild moorland, untamed and beautiful.
How Popular Heath Is
Heath currently ranks #983 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #181 in 1974. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Heath
- Heath peaked at #181 in the U.S. in 1974.
- Heath is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Heath
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Heath
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Heath.
Questions About Heath
What does Heath mean?
Heath is a boy name of English origin. From the heathland, windswept and beautiful, wild and free.
How popular is Heath?
Heath currently ranks #154 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #350 in 2009. It has held steady.
Where does Heath come from?
Heath comes from English roots. Heath Ledger delivered an unforgettable performance as the Joker.
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