Heath

Heath is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 284 boys in the United States.

Heath at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/hiːθ/

About the name Heath

Heath belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Heath first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #181 in 1974, and in 2024 284 babies received the name — 29,268 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Heath in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#181 in 1974
Peak year
1974
Babies named Heath in 2024
284
Total since 1880
29,268

Heath in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#349 in 2012
Babies named Heath in 2025
61
Total since 1996
1,598

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Heath mean?

The meaning of Heath is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Heath a boy or girl name?

Heath is a boy name. In 2024, 284 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Heath?

Heath comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Heath?

Heath first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #181 in 1974, and 284 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Heath?

Heath is pronounced /hiːθ/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.