How Many People Are Named Heather?
527,210
people in the United States are named Heather
1 in 635 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#124
⭐⭐ Common
Population Percentage
0.1574%
Of US population
Peak Year
1975
24,367 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
HE-dhər
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
From the English word heather for the variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers which commonly grow in rocky areas. It is derived from Middle English hather. It was first used as a given name in the late 19th century, though it did not become popular until the last half of the 20th century.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 43.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1914 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
47,882
Ohio
30,650
Pennsylvania
29,790
New York
28,889
Texas
28,586
Michigan
24,640
Illinois
22,322
Florida
21,220
Indiana
15,885
North Carolina
14,838
💡 Fun Facts About "Heather"
- 168 babies were named Heather in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1975
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1914
- Most popular in California
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