Deserving of honor or value
Derived from the Middle English word 'worthi', this name signifies someone of high merit, value, or character. It originated as a descriptive surname before being adopted as a rare virtue name, similar to names like Merit or Noble. It carries a strong moral weight and a sense of inherent dignity.
Less common today
Worthy isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,802 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Former NBA player for the St. Louis Hawks
Dutch professional basketball player and Olympic medalist