Names Starting With H
GirlEnglish#7 in 2025
Harper
Harper is a girls' name of English origin meaning “harp player; maker of harps.” It ranked #7 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
HAR-per
meaning & origin
The name Harper means “harp player; maker of harps.” It comes from the English language tradition.
An English occupational surname for a harp player. It gained explosive popularity for girls following Victoria Beckham naming her daughter Harper Seven in 2011. Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird, lends it literary prestige.
popularity over time
#102020
#92021
#82022
#72023
#72024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #7 |
| 2023 | #7 |
| 2022 | #8 |
| 2021 | #9 |
| 2020 | #10 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Harper
- Harper Lee (author)
- Harper Beckham (celebrity daughter)
- Harper Steele (writer)
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