US Popularity:40
Origin:British
Meaning:harpist, minstrel
Are you a literary buff? The name Harper might be your cup of tea. Take it from The Bump community member leahmary82, who exclaims, “To Kill A Mockingbird is my favorite book. I'd use the name Harper to honor author Harper Lee.” Of course, Harper is also a sweet choice if you come from a musical family. The gender-neutral English name literally means "harpist" or "minstrel." In Medieval England, minstrels were traveling entertainers, jugglers, acrobats, and musicians who'd recite poetry to music. Meanwhile, harpists were incredibly influential figures in a medieval hall. Even if baby turns out not to have a musical bone in their body, this name is sure to hit the right note.If you come from a musical family and want to share this love with baby,

Famous People Named Harper

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  • Harper Lee
    Author

Common Nicknames for Harper

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How Popular Is The Name Harper?

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 #40 in U.S. births
Boy:Harper is currently #1791 in U.S. births
Girl:Harper is currently #12 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#12
in 2024
- 1
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
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