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Worthy

♂ Boy

Pronounced WUR-thee /ˈwɜr.ði/High

Meaning: From the English word worthy, 'having worth; deserving; of merit/value' (also an English surname, 'from the enclosure/homestead'); we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: Having worth; deserving; of merit: Worthy is an English word-name. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word worthy, 'having worth; deserving; of merit/value' (also an English surname, 'from the enclosure/homestead'); we note the word
U.S. rank (2024)#8910 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 393

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192418802024

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

Worthy comes from the English word worthy, 'having worth; deserving; of merit/value' (also an English surname, 'from the enclosure/homestead'; we note the word). A crisp, modern name (said 'WUR-thee').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern virtue/word name. Rare, having-worth at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Worthy means 'having worth; deserving; of merit' (also an English surname, 'from the enclosure') — a crisp, upbeat word-name (we note the word; said 'WUR-thee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Worthy — word/virtue-name

Variations

WortheyWorthie

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Worthy mean?

Worthy is English — 'having worth; deserving; of merit' (also a surname, 'from the enclosure'). We note the word.

How do you pronounce Worthy?

It's said WUR-thee /ˈwɜr.ði/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Worthy a boy or girl name?

Worthy is used for both sexes; here it is a boy's name.

How popular is Worthy?

Worthy is a very rare name in the U.S.

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