FIRST NAME
Heather
Heather is the 41st most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 473,139 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 325 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #41 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
838,152
living · #53
2020 CENSUS
473,139
living · #41
BABIES NAMED HEATHER BY BIRTH YEAR · 1914–2025
2025177
As a female name, Heather peaked in 1975, when 24,301 babies were named Heather (the #3 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #11,553 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
325
living · #11,553
BABIES NAMED HEATHER BY BIRTH YEAR · 1962–2007
20075
As a male name, Heather peaked in 1976, when 82 babies were named Heather (the #924 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)