Holding steady.
Popularity of Heith since 1966
Babies named Heith per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 51 |
| 1970s | 240 |
| 1980s | 148 |
| 1990s | 52 |
| 2000s | 68 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Heith is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1966. It reached its peak popularity in 1974, though the name has never entered the top 1,000 and remains uncommon. As of 2025, its usage is stable, with very few births each year. Heith is perhaps best understood as a phonetic variant of the more familiar Heath, a name derived from an English surname referring to heathland. The name's rarity means that no state has registered enough uses to appear in the top states for the name. For parents seeking a distinctive name with a familiar sound, Heith offers a rare alternative to Heath or other short, nature-inspired names like Cole or Reid.
Heith is likely a modern spelling variant of the English name Heath. Heath originated as a topographic surname for someone who lived on or near a heath (a tract of open uncultivated land), derived from Old English hǣð. As a given name, Heath came into occasional use in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, and Heith represents a less common phonetic respelling.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Heath
Sibling names for Heith
Names that share Heith's style, for a brother or sister.
