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
#12 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
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
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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
132,214
Total births since 1880
2016
Peak year
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