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Harper

Recorded 1881–2025 · United States

Harper was most popular in 2016, when 11,102 American babies were given the name — ranking #28 that year. In 2025 it ranked #50, with 6,869 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 145,832 people named Harper.

Most popular in2016
Rank that year#28
Births that year11,102
Total since 1880145,832

Harper over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Harper’s peak in 2016. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Old English · "player of the harp"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org