Harper
boy name#1976 in 2025Harper entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #595 in 1881, ranks #1976 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1881–2025
#1976
rank today
#595
peak (1881)
77
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #761 |
| 1890s | #874 |
| 1900s | #1006 |
| 1910s | #1519 |
| 1920s | #1659 |
| 1930s | #1954 |
| 1940s | #2262 |
| 1950s | #2668 |
| 1960s | #3280 |
| 1970s | #3957 |
| 1980s | #4379 |
| 1990s | #3429 |
| 2000s | #1361 |
| 2010s | #760 |
| 2020s | #1508 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Harper has been most popular in CA, TX, GA.
Living bearers
About 6,000 people named Harper are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Harper alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Harper in 2025?
- Harper ranks #1976 among US boy names in 2025, with 77 babies given the name.
- When was the name Harper most popular?
- Harper peaked in 1881, reaching #595 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Harper with classmates?
- Harper will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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