Heather
he-thur
US Popularity:2428
Origin:British
Meaning:Evergreen flowering plant
Heather is a feminine name of British origin, meaning "evergreen flowering plant." This beautiful botanical moniker refers to the white, pink, or purple flowering shrubs that thrive on the peaty barren lands of Scotland. Purple heather flowers are said to symbolize beauty and admiration, while the less common white flowers mean good luck, protection, and purity. Heather is a resilient plant with many positive sentiments that will provide a constant reminder of your adoration for baby.
Heather Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Heather is currently #644 on The Bump
Girl:Heather is currently #273 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Heather is currently #2428 in U.S. births
Girl:Heather is currently #927 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2428
in 2022
+ 21
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 151
Ancestry, Heather Family History
Merriam-Webster, heather, noun
WordSense, Heather
WordSense, heather
Online Etymology Dictionary, heather (n.), September 2017
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