An estimated 27,540 living Americans are named Heath.
How rare is Heath?
Heath is uncommon among babies today, with 253 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 79.7% from its 1974 peak.
How old is the typical Heath?
The median age of a living American named Heath is approximately 44 years, with most bearers falling between 28 and 51 years old.
Is Heath still popular?
Yes. Heath is holding steady, with 253 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Heath most common?
Heath has its strongest geographic signal in Arkansas, where it appears 5.0× more often than the national baseline.
1913Peak 19742025
Peak year
1974
Decline from peak
79.7%
2025
253
All-time
29,523
Diaspora map
Heath broke out in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, and West Virginia (1970) and became over-represented in 31 states over 11 years.
Broke out: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, and West Virginia, 1970 · over-represented in 31 states over 11 years
