Harper
Peaked at #9 nationally in 2018, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1881, Harper has been recorded 95% of the time for girls and 5% of the time for boys.
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Harper — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#9
in 2018
Current rank
#12
in 2024
Years tracked
51
1971–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1971, Harper reached its peak popularity for girls in 2018, ranking #9 nationally with 10,644 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #11 (2014) to #12 (2024) — a 8% drop.
As of 2024, Harper ranks #12 nationally for girls, with 7,370 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #12 | 7,370 |
| 2023 | #11 | 7,792 |
| 2022 | #11 | 8,223 |
| 2021 | #10 | 8,441 |
| 2020 | #10 | 8,848 |
| 2019 | #9 | 10,494 |
| 2018 | #9 | 10,644 |
| 2017 | #11 | 10,521 |
Harper — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#606
in 2012
Current rank
#1791
in 2024
Years tracked
133
1881–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1881, Harper reached its peak popularity for boys in 2012, ranking #606 nationally with 416 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #730 (2014) to #1791 (2024) — a 59% drop.
As of 2024, Harper ranks #1791 nationally for boys, with 91 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,791 | 91 |
| 2023 | #1,434 | 127 |
| 2022 | #1,347 | 139 |
| 2021 | #1,275 | 149 |
| 2020 | #1,246 | 149 |
| 2019 | #1,029 | 202 |
| 2018 | #973 | 214 |
| 2017 | #801 | 286 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Harper most popular?
Harper was most popular in 2018, when it ranked #9 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Harper becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Harper?
At least 138,906 babies have been recorded with the name Harper in the US since 1881, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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