Blythe
How to say it: BLYTHE · /ˈblaɪð/
From Old English 'blithe' meaning 'cheerful, kind' - surname turned vintage given name.
Blythe was the 1,573rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 92 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 39% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,649 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,573 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 92 |
| Share of births | 1 in 36,036 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −39% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,649 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Blythe peaked in the 2010s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Blythe is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Blythe
- Blythe Danner (born 1943)American actress
- Blythe Hartley (born 1982)Canadian diver
- Blythe Auffarth (born 1985)American actress
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Good to know
- Blythe is a well-known collectible fashion doll line (Neo Blythe, Takara Tomy/Hasbro).
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