Heather
boy nameHeather entered the US charts in 1962, peaked at #921 in 1976, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1962–2025
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rank today
#921
peak (1976)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #2927 |
| 1970s | #1077 |
| 1980s | #1212 |
| 1990s | #5532 |
| 2000s | #12367 |
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Heather are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Heather alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Heather most popular?
- Heather peaked in 1976, reaching #921 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Heather with classmates?
- Heather will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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