Heather is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #826 in 2024 with 45 recorded births. This places Heather in the top 11% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 713 births ranking #78. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 93.7%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 5,733 girls born was named Heather. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.