32,953births recorded
10Countries
1Variants
1979Peak · South Australia
#497Alberta 2025
Heath is a boy name family recorded 32,953 times in 10 countries since 1913. It ranks highest today in Alberta (#497 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 1979, at 269.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Heath
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath | English | 29,704 | 🇺🇸 United States | #929 | 1974 | ▲ 5 % |
| Heath | English | 1,590 | 🏴 England & Wales | #615 | 2012 | ▼ 33 % |
| Heath | English | 680 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 1979 | – |
| Heath | English | 341 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #964 | 2018 | ▼ 23 % |
| Heath | English | 239 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | – | 1973 | – |
| Heath | English | 192 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #581 | 1972 | new |
Questions about Heath
How popular is the name Heath?
In 2025 it ranked #497 in Alberta. Official registers record 32,953 births across 10 countries.
When was Heath most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 1979, at 269.9 births per 100,000.
Is Heath a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Heath is a boy name.