How popular is the name Harper in 2025?

Harper ranks #16 among US girl names in 2025, with 6,792 babies given the name.

When was the name Harper most popular?

Harper peaked in 2018, reaching #9 among US girl names.

Roughly 1 in 9 classrooms will have a Harper.

girl name#16 in 2025

Harper entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #9 in 2018, ranks #16 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.

#16

rank today

peak (2018)

6,792

babies in 2025

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a name gently stepping back from its peak

Over the last decade, Harper has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.

About 138,000 people named Harper are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Harper is a kid of about 7 — this name's wave is very recent.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Harper in 2025?: Harper ranks #16 among US girl names in 2025, with 6,792 babies given the name.
When was the name Harper most popular?: Harper peaked in 2018, reaching #9 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name Harper with classmates?: Roughly 1 in 9 classrooms will have a Harper.

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