Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Harper.
National Rank (2025)
#16
All-Time Peak Rank
#9 (2018)
Total U.S. Births
139,063
Unisex Distribution4.6% Boy / 95.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Harper Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Harper
According to SSA data, Harper achieved its highest historical rank of #9 in 2018. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2016 with 10,803 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 34.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 46 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Harper scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-34.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record10,803Births in 2016
Years in Top 100
15yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
46Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:45
1980s:82
1990s:563
2000s:5,671
2010s:85,193
2020s:47,509
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesHar-per
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with H, a letter used by only 2.2% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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