Heath
How to say it: HEETH · /ˈhiθ/
From Old English 'haeth', meaning heathland or moorland; an open wasteland covered with heather.
Heath was the 851st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 253 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are down about 6% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #786 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #851 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 253 |
| Share of births | 1 in 13,104 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | −6% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #786 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Since the 1970s high point, Heath has settled into quieter but continuing use. Far from that peak, an increase is anticipated.
What goes with it
Quiet breath shapes this nature name of open moorland. Brooks carries a similar outdoor air.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Heath is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Heath
- Heath Slater (born 1983)American professional wrestler and actor
- Heath Pearce (born 1984)American soccer player
- Heath Baldwin (born 2001)American athlete
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