How Popular (or Rare) was Harper in 1996?

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#1,504
1996 Rank
107
1996 Births
#9
Best Rank (2018)
10,802
Peak Year (2016)
138,714
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 16,383
Rarity Factor (1996)

πŸ“Š The Harper Story

Harper is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1504 in 1996 with 107 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 10,802 births ranking #11. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 16,383 girls born was named Harper. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

πŸ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: English occupational surname  |  Meaning: harp player

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.

Did you know?Harper is one of the occupational surnames whose original craft meaning now feels unexpectedly artistic and elegant.
Similar namesHarmony, Harlow, Hadley, Piper, Bailey

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