Heather
girl name#1261 in 2025Heather entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #3 in 1975, ranks #1261 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1914–2025
#1261
rank today
#3
peak (1975)
177
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3616 |
| 1920s | #4191 |
| 1930s | #1618 |
| 1940s | #575 |
| 1950s | #386 |
| 1960s | #162 |
| 1970s | #8 |
| 1980s | #10 |
| 1990s | #58 |
| 2000s | #296 |
| 2010s | #947 |
| 2020s | #1329 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Heather has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 505,000 people named Heather are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Heather alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Heather in 2025?
- Heather ranks #1261 among US girl names in 2025, with 177 babies given the name.
- When was the name Heather most popular?
- Heather peaked in 1975, reaching #3 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Heather with classmates?
- Heather will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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