181,471births recorded
16Countries
1Variants
2017Peak · South Australia
#5South Australia 2025
Harper is a girl name family recorded 181,471 times in 16 countries since 1881. It ranks highest today in South Australia (#5 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 2017, at 783.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Harper
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper | English | 145,832 | 🇺🇸 United States | #16 | 2018 | ▼ 28 % |
| Harper | English | 17,752 | 🏴 England & Wales | #23 | 2018 | ▲ 62 % |
| Harper | English | 3,874 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | #15 | 2024 | – |
| Harper | English | 3,213 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #30 | 2019 | ▲ 20 % |
| Harper | English | 3,155 | 🇦🇺 Victoria (AU) | #13 | 2019 | – |
| Harper | English | 1,956 | 🏴 Scotland | #23 | 2019 | ▲ 33 % |
Questions about Harper
How popular is the name Harper?
In 2025 it ranked #5 in South Australia. Official registers record 181,471 births across 16 countries.
When was Harper most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 2017, at 783.2 births per 100,000.
Is Harper a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Harper is a girl name.