Harper
har-pur
US Popularity:32
Origin:British
Meaning:harpist, minstrel
If you come from a musical family and want to share it with baby, then Harper is a sweet choice. This gender-neutral English name means "harpist" or "minstrel." In Medieval England, minstrels were traveling entertainers and musicians who would recite poetry to music. They could even sometimes be jugglers and acrobats. A harpist, meanwhile, was one of the most influential figures in a medieval hall and would regularly use the name Harper as their surname. Even if baby turns out not to have a musical bone in their body, this name is sure to hit the right note.
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Harper Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Harper is currently #34 on The Bump
Boy:Harper is currently #17 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Harper is currently #31 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Harper is currently #32 in U.S. births
Boy:Harper is currently #1427 in U.S. births
Girl:Harper is currently #11 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#11
in 2023
No change
from 2022
Sources
Online Etymology Dictionary, harper (n.), August 2023
WordSense, Harper
Ancestry, Harper Family History
Britannica, minstrel, entertainer
Online Etymology Dictionary, minstrel (n.), August 2023
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