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Girl Name

Harper

"Harp player, minstrel"

Ranked #1791 for girls

About the Name Harper

Meaning

Harp player, minstrel

Origin

English

Gender

Girl

First Letter

H

Boy Rank

#1791

Girl Rank

#12

Harper is a girl name of English origin. The name means "Harp player, minstrel" and Currently ranked #1791 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with H or explore other English names.

Popularity Over Time

#105
1950
#68
1960
#134
1970
#178
1980
#800
1990
#7126
2000
#88375
2010
#41329
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Harper

  • HL Harper Lee
  • HB Harper Beckham

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Harper: A Girl's Name Full of Music and Meaning

Harper ranks #12 for girls and keeps climbing. Discover its English roots, famous namesakes, and whether it deserves a spot on your baby name list.

Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
6
Starts with
H
Origin
English

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