Worth Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Worth has its origin in Old English, meaning 'value' or 'worthiness'. It has evolved through the historical forms of Weorth and Middle English Worth. The name is associated with traits of reliability and importance, but it does not have biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the Middle Ages as a surname and has seen lesser use as a first name in modern times.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Worth"
Pronunciation
/wɜrθ/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Worth derives from the Old English word 'weorth', which means 'worth' or 'value'. It is often associated with land or property, suggesting a sense of worthiness or importance.
Meaning
value; worthiness; estate
Language Evolution
Old English: Weorth, Middle English: Worth, Modern English: Worth
Historical Usage
The name Worth gained popularity in the Middle Ages as a surname, often used to denote someone who owned land or had a significant standing in the community. Over time, it transitioned into use as a given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Worthy, Worthie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Worth is perceived as a strong and dignified name, often associated with reliability and value. It is less common as a first name but retains its usage as a surname.
Famous People
Worthington Whittredge - American landscape painter, William Worth - American military officer
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Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 67 peak births in 1918
Geographic Spread
Popular across 5 US states, with strongest presence in North Carolina
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Worth"
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 "Worth"
"Worth" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 922nd of 7545 | 886 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1309th of 6773 | 500 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1944th of 7552 | 320 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4131st of 10718 | 101 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7696th of 16616 | 64 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 12556th of 24088 | 51 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7093rd of 23106 | 135 |
Regional Popularity of "Worth" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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25.40% 601st/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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35.40% 833rd/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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67.94% 1651st/2430 |
41.89% 1195th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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64.38% 2265th/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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54.40% 3711th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Worth" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Worth"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Worth" 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 "Worth" in the United States
The name Worth is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Worth has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Worth' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 922nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1309th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1944th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4131st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7696th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12556th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7093rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Worth' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.