Worth
Every Worth since 1880 — 2,204 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Worth
Worth is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,784 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 2,204 American babies have been named Worth. Its peak came in 1918, when 67 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Worth stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Worth year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,784 |
| 2024 | 24 | #4,424 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5,244 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8,259 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,328 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13,954 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,696 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,595 |
| 2017 | 10 | #8,110 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,705 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,712 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,591 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 10 | #8,120 |
| 2011 | 10 | #8,047 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,667 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,610 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #10,508 |
| 2000 | 6 | #10,309 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 8 | #5,136 |
| 1980 | 5 | #7,276 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,794 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,831 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 17 | #2,036 |
| 1955 | 20 | #1,790 |
| 1950 | 20 | #1,700 |
| 1945 | 18 | #1,631 |
| 1940 | 13 | #2,077 |
| 1935 | 33 | #1,164 |
| 1930 | 32 | #1,281 |
| 1925 | 52 | #944 |
| 1920 | 59 | #902 |
| 1915 | 53 | #855 |
| 1910 | 10 | #1,116 |
| 1905 | 8 | #999 |
| 1900 | 13 | #742 |
| 1895 | 8 | #870 |
| 1890 | 8 | #811 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 8 | #744 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Worth in 2025?
Worth ranked #6,784 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Worth?
2,204 babies have been named Worth in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Worth most popular?
Worth peaked in 1918, when 67 newborns received the name.
Is Worth a boy or girl name?
Worth is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Worth rising or falling?
Worth is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.