Heather
Heather: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หhษรฐษ/ ยท /หhษรฐษ/
Meaning and origin of Heather
- A female given name from English.
Etymology
From heather; the given name is one of the plant names taken up in the 19th century. The surname is habitational, also meaning someone living on a heath.
How popular is Heather?
Since 1880, 525,910 girls and 1,477 boys in the U.S. have been named Heather (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #924 in 1976. In 2025, 177 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Heather FAQ
What does the name Heather mean?
A female given name from English. From heather; the given name is one of the plant names taken up in the 19th century. The surname is habitational, also meaning someone living on a heath.
What is the origin of the name Heather?
Heather is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Heather?
Since 1880, 525,910 girls and 1,477 boys in the U.S. have been named Heather (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #924 in 1976. In 2025, 177 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Heather a boy or girl name?
Heather is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 525,910 girls and 1,477 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.