Harper
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Harp Player; Harp Maker
Background: The name Harper originates from the English surname referring to someone who plays the harp or makes harps. Historically, it was used as an occupational name for musicians, particularly those associated with the harp.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#305
Total births
138,906
Most popular decade
2010s
(265,125 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-1 ranks)
Years in Top 100
14
First recorded year
1881
Gender usage
4.8% male
95.2% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1881
- First year births
- 9
- First year rank
- #595
- Peak year
- 2012
- Peak year births
- 416
- Peak rank
- #606
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 91
- Recent rank
- #1,786
Female
- First year
- 1971
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #8,323
- Peak year
- 2016
- Peak year births
- 10,802
- Peak rank
- #11
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 7,370
- Recent rank
- #12
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).