Harper
English girl's name meaning “harp player”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- harp player
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #11
- Born in 2023
- 7,792
Meaning & origin
Harper is an occupational surname for a player of the harp, inherited from the Middle English harpere. It became a hugely popular girls' name in the 2010s.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Harper ranked #11 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 7,792 US girls were given the name Harper.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #9 in 2018
“Unranked” means Harper was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Harper: frequently asked questions
What does the name Harper mean?
Harper is a English name meaning "harp player". Harper is an occupational surname for a player of the harp, inherited from the Middle English harpere. It became a hugely popular girls' name in the 2010s.
Where does the name Harper come from?
Harper is of English origin. Harper is an occupational surname for a player of the harp, inherited from the Middle English harpere. It became a hugely popular girls' name in the 2010s.
Is Harper a boy or a girl name?
Harper is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Harper?
In 2023, 7,792 US girls were given the name Harper.
Is Harper a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Harper ranked #11 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.