Heather
Peaked at #3 nationally in 1975, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1914, Heather has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Heather — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3
in 1975
Current rank
#1352
in 2024
Years tracked
101
1914–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1914, Heather reached its peak popularity for girls in 1975, ranking #3 nationally with 24,302 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #837 (2014) to #1352 (2024) — a 38% drop.
As of 2024, Heather ranks #1352 nationally for girls, with 168 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,352 | 168 |
| 2023 | #1,326 | 171 |
| 2022 | #1,309 | 180 |
| 2021 | #1,307 | 173 |
| 2020 | #1,443 | 151 |
| 2019 | #1,387 | 162 |
| 2018 | #1,152 | 211 |
| 2017 | #1,126 | 223 |
Heather — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#924
in 1976
Last ranked
#13044
in 2007
Years tracked
38
1962–2007
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1962, Heather reached its peak popularity for boys in 1976, ranking #924 nationally with 82 babies given the name that year.
Heather hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2007, when it stood at #13044.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | #13,044 | 5 |
| 1999 | #9,124 | 6 |
| 1998 | #7,887 | 7 |
| 1997 | #9,812 | 5 |
| 1996 | #6,175 | 9 |
| 1995 | #4,128 | 15 |
| 1994 | #7,253 | 7 |
| 1993 | #3,720 | 17 |
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 Heather most popular?
Heather was most popular in 1975, when it ranked #3 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Heather becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Heather?
At least 527,210 babies have been recorded with the name Heather in the US since 1914, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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