Heath
boy name#929 in 2025Heath entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #181 in 1974, ranks #929 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1913–2025
#929
rank today
#181
peak (1974)
253
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2690 |
| 1920s | #3156 |
| 1930s | #3448 |
| 1940s | #2980 |
| 1950s | #3116 |
| 1960s | #1779 |
| 1970s | #211 |
| 1980s | #319 |
| 1990s | #588 |
| 2000s | #759 |
| 2010s | #873 |
| 2020s | #941 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Heath has been most popular in CA, TX, PA.
Living bearers
About 27,500 people named Heath are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Heath alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Heath in 2025?
- Heath ranks #929 among US boy names in 2025, with 253 babies given the name.
- When was the name Heath most popular?
- Heath peaked in 1974, reaching #181 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Heath with classmates?
- Heath will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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