girl's name
Wealthy
WEL-thee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 174
Wealthy is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1941 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1916, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1887.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Wealthy Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 7 |
| 1890s | 18 |
| 1900s | 17 |
| 1910s | 44 |
| 1920s | 45 |
| 1930s | 37 |
| 1940s | 6 |
How Popular Is Wealthy?
In 1941, Wealthy was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Wealthy
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Wealthy Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wealthy over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wealthy
- English WEL-thee
Sibling Names for Wealthy
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wealthy — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wealthy
How popular is the name Wealthy?
In 1941, Wealthy was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Wealthy a girl's or a boy's name?
Wealthy is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wealthy?
Wealthy has 2 syllables.
When was Wealthy most popular?
Wealthy peaked in 1916, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.