Heather
Female name · ↓ Falling
204,442
Total Births
1975
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1935
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Heather
Heather is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1970s with significant usage. Approximately 204,442 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1930s | 142 births |
| 1940s | 742 births |
| 1950s | 2,216 births |
| 1960s | 12,787 births |
| 1970s | 80,604 births |
| 1980s | 74,300 births |
| 1990s | 27,709 births |
| 2000s | 5,267 births |
| 2010s | 675 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Heather?
Heather has been given to 204,442 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1975 with 9,730 births that year.
Is Heather a boy or girl name?
Heather is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Heather most popular?
Heather was most popular in 1975, when 9,730 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Heather?
Heather first appeared in US records in 1935.