Worthington
boy nameWorthington entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #2882 in 1918, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#2882
peak (1918)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3432 |
| 1920s | #4263 |
| 1930s | #3882 |
| 1940s | #3399 |
| 1950s | #3507 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Worthington are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Worthington alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Worthington in 2025?
- Worthington is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Worthington most popular?
- Worthington peaked in 1918, reaching #2882 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Worthington with classmates?
- Worthington will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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