US Popularity:8439
Origin:British
Meaning:Deserving of praise; Valuable; Fenced farm, enclosure
For a name that always reminds baby oh how valuable they are, Worthy is sure to do the trick. This gender-neutral name has Old English origins, and can always tell your little one that they deserve all the success and reward that lies in their destiny. While Worthy’s most common meaning is “deserving of praise” and “valuable,” it also comes from the Old English word worthig, meaning “fenced farm” or “enclosure.” If you want to give baby a name that encourages them to see your home as a safe, protected space, Worthy can make for a worthy choice.

Famous People Named Worthy

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  • James Worthy
    Basketball Player

How Popular Is The Name Worthy?

U.S. Births

Overall:Worthy is currently #8439 in U.S. births
Boy:Worthy is currently #7650 in U.S. births
Girl:Worthy is currently #6819 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
Gender:
Girl
#6819
in 2025
+ 10683
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data

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