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Blythe

♂ Boy

Pronounced BLYTHE /ˈblaɪð/Medium

Meaning: From the Old English blithe, 'happy; carefree; gentle; merry.' A surname and given name, more often used for girls; used here for a boy, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A cheerful English name: Blythe means 'happy; carefree' (said 'BLYTHE'). More often a girl's name - we note the lean.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the Old English blithe, 'happy; carefree; gentle; merry.' A surname and given name, more often used for girls; used here for a boy, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#7747 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 273

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019152025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Blythe is from the Old English blithe, 'happy; carefree; gentle.' A surname and given name, it leans to girls in modern use; here it is used for a boy, which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'BLYTHE').

For boys it appears very rarely, against heavier girls' use. Rare, cheerful, and gentle.

Did you know? Blythe comes from the Old English blithe, 'happy; carefree; merry' - a bright, gentle word name, more often used for girls, which we note (said 'BLYTHE').
Overall data confidence 48%
References - Blythe — Old English 'happy; carefree'; cross-sex, girl-leaning

Variations

BlitheBlythBlythe

Nicknames

BlyB

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Blythe mean?

Blythe is from the Old English blithe, 'happy; carefree; gentle; merry.'

How do you pronounce Blythe?

It's said BLYTHE /ˈblaɪð/ - one syllable.

Is Blythe a boy or girl name?

Blythe is used for both, but more often for girls - we note the lean; here it's used as a boy's name.

How popular is Blythe?

Blythe is rare for boys and more common for girls in the U.S.

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