How Many People Are Named Heath?

29,449

people in the United States are named Heath

1 in 11,375 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1505

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0088%

Of US population

Peak Year

1974

1,264 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: HEETH
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From an English surname which denoted one who lived on a heath. It was popularized as a given name by the character Heath Barkley from the 1960s television series 'The Big Valley'.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.6%
Male
99.4%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 38.1 years old

Young (<30) 8,001
27.2%
Adult (30–60) 21,132
71.8%
Senior (>60) 316
1.1%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1913 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 2,668
Ohio 1,769
California 1,598
Pennsylvania 1,221
Alabama 962
Florida 941
Indiana 917
Louisiana 890
New York 887
Oklahoma 876

💡 Fun Facts About "Heath"

  • 284 babies were named Heath in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1974
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1913
  • Most popular in Texas

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