Declining since 2018.
Popularity of Wyeth since 1969
Babies named Wyeth per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 126 |
| 2010s | 120 |
| 2020s | 34 |
Meaning & origin
Wyeth is a rare American boy's name with artistic associations, first recorded in 1969. Its peak popularity came in 2009, though it remained outside the top 1,000 names. Since 2018, its usage has been declining. The name is most familiar through the Wyeth family of painters, including Andrew Wyeth, though direct influence on the name's adoption is not documented. Wyeth has not been recorded in any top state specifically. Its rarity and surname style appeal to parents seeking an uncommon name with a crisp, one-syllable sound.
Wyeth is primarily a modern given name derived from the English surname Wyeth. The surname itself is of uncertain origin, possibly from an Old English personal name Wigheard (meaning 'war-hardy') or from a place name. It gained visibility as a first name in the late 20th century, partly influenced by the prominence of the Wyeth family of artists, including painter Andrew Wyeth.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Wy
Sibling names for Wyeth
Names that share Wyeth's style, for a brother or sister.
