Heath
he(a)-th
US Popularity:1790
Origin:British
Meaning:heath
The British gender-neutral name Heath became popular for those who lived on or near a moor. Heath is a piece of land left unattended where wild shrubbery grows, and it’s also the name of a colorful plant. A famous figure who bore this name was actor Heath Ledger, known for his wide range of roles in movies like 10 Things I Hate About You, A Knight’s Tale, and The Dark Knight. So if your little one is bound to love the wilderness—growing up a free spirit among the moor flowers—or you want to pay tribute to your favorite actor, Heath would be a thoughtful choice that baby will love.
Famous People Named Heath
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Heath LedgerActor
Heath Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Heath is currently #2229 on The Bump
Boy:Heath is currently #1553 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Heath is currently #1251 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Heath is currently #1790 in U.S. births
Boy:Heath is currently #1824 in U.S. births
Girl:Heath is currently #27093 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2004
Gender:
Girl
#27093
in 2004
- 5031
from 1995
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