Heath
Peaked at #181 nationally in 1974, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1913, Heath has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Heath — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#4098
in 1974
Last ranked
#17069
in 2004
Years tracked
23
1969–2004
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1969, Heath reached its peak popularity for girls in 1974, ranking #4098 nationally with 15 babies given the name that year.
Heath hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2004, when it stood at #17069.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #17,069 | 5 |
| 1995 | #14,233 | 5 |
| 1990 | #13,762 | 5 |
| 1988 | #9,608 | 7 |
| 1987 | #8,259 | 8 |
| 1986 | #11,562 | 5 |
| 1985 | #7,816 | 8 |
| 1984 | #7,632 | 8 |
Heath — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#181
in 1974
Current rank
#848
in 2024
Years tracked
102
1913–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1913, Heath reached its peak popularity for boys in 1974, ranking #181 nationally with 1,249 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #924 (2014) to #848 (2024) — a 8% improvement.
As of 2024, Heath ranks #848 nationally for boys, with 284 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #848 | 284 |
| 2023 | #1,053 | 206 |
| 2022 | #862 | 280 |
| 2021 | #964 | 233 |
| 2020 | #991 | 215 |
| 2019 | #946 | 227 |
| 2018 | #937 | 224 |
| 2017 | #889 | 242 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Heath most popular?
Heath was most popular in 1974, when it ranked #181 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Heath becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Heath?
At least 29,449 babies have been recorded with the name Heath in the US since 1913, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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