Heather: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A flowering heath plant of the moorlands.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1440
- Peak
- #3 in 1975
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Heather Means
Heather is a girl name of English origin. A flowering heath plant of the moorlands.
How Popular Heather Is
Heather currently ranks #1440 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3 in 1975. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Heather
- Heather was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #3 in 1975.
- Once a top name, Heather has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Heather has been a top 100 name across 151+ years of American history.
- Heather is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Heather
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Heather
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Heather.
Questions About Heather
What does Heather mean?
Heather is a girl name of English origin. A flowering heath plant of the moorlands.
How popular is Heather?
Heather currently ranks #1440 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3 in 1975. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Heather come from?
Heather comes from English roots. Heather was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #3 in 1975.
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