Worth Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationWURTH / wɜrθEnglish; Old English
Meaning
English: Worth; Old English: Worthy, estate
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Worth has its roots in Old English, where it referred to a homestead or estate. It has been used as both a surname and a given name. The name reflects a sense of value or worthiness, often associated with land ownership or status. It has been relatively uncommon as a first name but has historical significance in English-speaking cultures.
Trend Summary
The name Worth has seen limited use in the United States and remains relatively rare.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Worth was first seen in the United States in 1880. Worth has ranked as high as #806 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Worth has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Worth (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 8 |
| 1881 | 7 |
| 1882 | 7 |
| 1884 | 7 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1888 | 11 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1893 | 7 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 8 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 14 |
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1900 | 13 |
| 1903 | 11 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 8 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 8 |
| 1910 | 10 |
| 1911 | 13 |
| 1912 | 35 |
| 1913 | 36 |
| 1914 | 31 |
| 1915 | 53 |
| 1916 | 58 |
| 1917 | 47 |
| 1918 | 67 |
| 1919 | 65 |
| 1920 | 59 |
| 1921 | 53 |
| 1922 | 55 |
| 1923 | 48 |
| 1924 | 57 |
| 1925 | 52 |
| 1926 | 48 |
| 1927 | 45 |
| 1928 | 34 |
| 1929 | 38 |
| 1930 | 32 |
| 1931 | 41 |
| 1932 | 25 |
| 1933 | 35 |
| 1934 | 31 |
| 1935 | 33 |
| 1936 | 27 |
| 1937 | 40 |
| 1938 | 16 |
| 1939 | 23 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1941 | 17 |
| 1942 | 24 |
| 1943 | 27 |
| 1944 | 26 |
| 1945 | 18 |
| 1946 | 25 |
| 1947 | 21 |
| 1948 | 20 |
| 1949 | 25 |
| 1950 | 20 |
| 1951 | 24 |
| 1952 | 17 |
| 1953 | 22 |
| 1954 | 16 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1957 | 16 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 17 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 24 |