Heath
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
29,449 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1974 Peak Popularity Year
1,264 Peak Births

Heath Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Heath is an Old English name meaning 'open land' or 'heathland', derived from the word 'hæþ'. The name has evolved from its Old English roots through Middle English to its current form. It is often associated with nature and ruggedness, and while it does not have biblical relevance, it gained popularity in the 20th century. Notable people with this name include Heath Ledger and Heath Bell.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Heath"

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Pronunciation

/hiːθ/

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Origin

Old English

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Etymology

The name 'Heath' originates from the Old English word 'hæþ', which refers to a tract of wasteland or heathland, an area characterized by open, uncultivated land covered with heather and low shrubs.

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Meaning

open land, wasteland, heathland

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Language Evolution

Old English: hæþ, Middle English: heath, Modern English: Heath

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Historical Usage

The name Heath gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as both a given name and a surname.

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Variants & Derivatives

Heatha, Heathcliff, Heathen

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Modern Popularity & Image

Heath is considered a modern and somewhat nature-inspired name, often associated with a rugged or outdoorsy image.

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Famous People

Heath Ledger, Heath Bell, Heath Miller

📊 Heath Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Rising
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Heath Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 1,264 peak births in 1974

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 48 US states, with strongest presence in South Dakota

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 10 different American generations with varying popularity

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Heath"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Heath"

"Heath" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 2987th of 7545 123
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 3442nd of 6773 86
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 3294th of 7552 117
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 250th of 10718 13,778
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 406th of 16616 8,099
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 758th of 24088 4,153
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 910th of 23106 2,912
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 6624th of 19264 108
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 11965th of 27321 68
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 35406th of 35406 5

Regional Popularity of "Heath" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 72.10%
1706th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
7.15%
210th/2937
8.07%
281st/3483
7.13%
251st/3518
7.47%
302nd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
7.92%
292nd/3685
13.54%
606th/4475
6.64%
345th/5194
9.39%
593rd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
15.95%
731st/4582
22.06%
1139th/5164
8.78%
642nd/7313
14.30%
1067th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
24.10%
960th/3984
22.73%
1020th/4487
13.21%
901st/6822
14.66%
920th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Heath" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Heath"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Heath" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Heath" in the United States

The name Heath is most popular in South Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Heath has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Heath' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2987th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3442nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3294th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 250th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 406th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 758th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 910th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6624th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11965th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Heath' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Heath name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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