Harper is a highly popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #27 in 2022 with 1,449 recorded births. This places Harper in the top 1% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 1,796 births ranking #27. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 182 girls born was named Harper. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Harper is a major modern girls' favourite meaning harp player. It feels bright, creative, and unmistakably current.
The name rose dramatically through the popularity of surname-style girls' names and has remained strong because of its crisp sound and musical association. It feels modern without being invented.