589,154births recorded
14Countries
1Variants
1945Peak · South Australia
#226Scotland 2025
Heather is a girl name family recorded 589,154 times in 14 countries since 1914. It ranks highest today in Scotland (#226 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 1945, at 1,071.2 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 Heather
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather | English | 527,387 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1261 | 1975 | ▼ 30 % |
| Heather | English | 29,411 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1974 | – |
| Heather | English | 7,784 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #592 | 1977 | new |
| Heather | English | 7,056 | 🏴 Scotland | #226 | 1997 | ▲ 5 % |
| Heather | English | 5,543 | 🏴 England & Wales | #792 | 1996 | ▶ 1 % |
| Heather | English | 3,535 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 1945 | – |
Questions about Heather
How popular is the name Heather?
In 2025 it ranked #226 in Scotland. Official registers record 589,154 births across 14 countries.
When was Heather most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 1945, at 1,071.2 births per 100,000.
Is Heather a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Heather is a girl name.