Stable DeclineGradual decline from 2016#16 girls’ name in 2025
Peak era
2016
Peak births
10,803
Current vitality
Strong
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1971Peak 20162025
Quick answers about Harper
How many people are named Harper?
An estimated 137,984 living Americans are named Harper.
How rare is Harper?
Harper is still widely used among babies today, with 6,792 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 37.1% from its 2016 peak. It was the #16 girls’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Harper?
The median age of a living American named Harper is approximately 9 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 12 years old.
Is Harper still popular?
Somewhat. Harper has been declining since its 2016 peak and registered 6,792 births in 2025.
Where is Harper most common?
Harper has its strongest geographic signal in Wyoming, where it appeared 4.6× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2016
Decline from peak
37.1%
2025
6,792
All-time
139,063
Diaspora map
Harper broke out in Alabama, Colorado, and North Carolina (2005) and became over-represented in 30 states over 18 years.
Broke out: Alabama, Colorado, and North Carolina, 2005 · over-represented in 30 states over 18 years
