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How Many People Are Named Harper?
Estimated people named Harper living in the U.S. today
136,808
Gender distribution
4% male · 96% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 138,906
- Peak year: 2016 (11,101 births)
- Estimated living today: 136,808
Harper by age group — who carries the name today?
Harper popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Harper
Harper has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 138,906 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 136,808 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,498 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Harpers you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Harper in the US?
An estimated 136,808 people named Harper are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Harper uncommon — about 1 in 2,498 Americans.
Is Harper a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Harper is 4% male and 96% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Harper most popular?
Harper peaked in 2016, when 11,101 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Harper?
Harper ranks #389 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).