How Many People Are Named Harper?
138,906
people in the United States are named Harper
1 in 2,411 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#540
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0415%
Of US population
Peak Year
2016
11,101 births
Trend
↓
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
HAHR-pər
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From an Old English surname which originally belonged to a person who played the harp or who made harps. A notable bearer was the American author Harper Lee (1926-2016), who wrote 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 8.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1881 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
10,971
California
9,211
Ohio
6,386
Florida
6,122
Pennsylvania
5,559
New York
5,288
North Carolina
5,245
Georgia
4,820
Michigan
4,790
Illinois
4,491
💡 Fun Facts About "Harper"
- 7,461 babies were named Harper in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2016
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1881
- Most popular in Texas
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