Firth

A Irish name with cultural significance
Irish origin · Unisex name
50% boys50% girls
#1925US 2023
10Births / yr
Stable
Top 1.4%Percentile

What does Firth mean and where does it come from?

Firth is a name found across Irish cultures, with deep roots in regional naming traditions.

Cultural significance
Firth carries the heritage of Irish tradition and has been used across generations in its culture of origin.
Peak popularity
Reached #1925 in 2015 — currently #1925 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Firth?

Firth works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Firth Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Firth Rose
Floral · soft ending
Firth Mae
Sweet · timeless
Firth Claire
French influence · crisp
Firth Jane
Literary · strong
Firth Skye
Modern · airy feel
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How popular is Firth right now?

Holding steady — currently #1925 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20192023#1925 · Top 1.4%
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YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2023#192510stable
2022#192510stable
2021#192510stable
2020#192510stable
2019#192510
💎Firth is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.

What are good nicknames for Firth?

Common
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Famous people named Firth

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Firth (Irish saint)
Firth helped spread this name across Ireland and Scotland through the early Christian monastic movement.
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Firth (Irish revolutionary)
Firth carried this name during Ireland's struggle for independence, giving it a spirit of courage.
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Firth (traditional Irish musician)
Firth passed this name through generations of Irish musical tradition.
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Firth (Celtic chieftain)
Firth bore this name in ancient Ireland, where it connected to the Gaelic oral tradition.
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Common questions about the name Firth

What does the name Firth mean?
Firth means "A Irish name with cultural significance" — a name rooted in Irish tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Firth?
Firth is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Firth?
Firth originates from Irish tradition. Irish names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How does Firth sound with different last names?
As a one-syllable name, Firth flows best with last names of two or three syllables. Avoid last names ending in the same sound as Firth ends, as this can create an unwanted rhyme. Test by saying the full name out loud several times.
Is Firth a common or rare name?
Firth is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.