Harper is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1527 in 1999 with 112 recorded births. This places Harper in the top 9% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 10,802 births ranking #11. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 15,837 girls born was named Harper. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.