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Heather

Heather is a girl name of English origin.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#1,252

How popular is Heather?

Popularity in the United States

Heather has been given to 526,528 babies in the United States since 1914, peaking in the 1970s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 11,000 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Heather per year in the United States, 1914–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Heather has been given to 725 babies in France since 1958, peaking in the 2000s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

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Babies named Heather per year in France, 1958–2022. Source: INSEE
526,528 Babies named since 1914
1970s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Heather

Is Heather a boy's or a girl's name?

Heather is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Heather?

Heather has been given to 526,528 babies in the United States since 1914, peaking in the 1970s. Its use has declined since that peak.