Harper
Harper is an English occupational surname meaning 'harp player' that has become a popular given name. Originally used for medieval musicians who played the harp, it carries artistic and musical connotations.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 6,524. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 4,676
- 2012: 7,199
- 2013: 8,284
- 2014: 9,619
- 2015: 10,311
- 2016: 10,803
- 2017: 10,524
- 2018: 10,646
- 2019: 10,497
- 2020: 8,849
- 2021: 8,448
- 2022: 8,227
- 2023: 7,799
- 2024: 7,394
- 2025: 6,792
- 2026 (projected): 6,524
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Gender-neutral name though increasingly popular for girls
- •Strong literary association with Harper Lee
- •Trendy modern choice that gained popularity in the 2010s
- •Very popular - your child may share this name with classmates
Similar Names
Famous People
Harper Lee
Author of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'
Harper Beckham
Daughter of David and Victoria Beckham
Harper Simon
Singer-songwriter
Harper Wilde
Co-founder of Harper Wilde lingerie brand
Statistics
139,063
Total births since 1880
2016
Peak year
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