Girl
Heather
flowering plant
About Heather
Timeless warmth radiates from this nature-inspired classic that has graced generations with its gentle beauty. Heather evokes images of peaceful landscapes and natural serenity, bringing an earthy, grounded quality to its bearer. The name enjoyed tremendous popularity in past decades yet retains its appeal for contemporary parents who appreciate its soft, approachable character. Its familiar sound provides comfort without feeling boring, striking that difficult balance between known and interesting. Heather works seamlessly across all age groups, maintaining appropriate dignity from childhood through retirement. The name suggests someone nurturing and kind-hearted, with a calming presence that puts others at ease. Its straightforward spelling and pronunciation eliminate confusion, a practical consideration often overlooked. Heather represents stability and reliability while maintaining feminine grace throughout life's journey.
Popularity of the Name Heather
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | #870 | #26 | |||
| 1936 | #959 | #22 | |||
| 1937 | #969 | #17 | |||
| 1938 | #808 | #22 | |||
| 1939 | #701 | #24 | |||
| 1940 | #673 | #19 | |||
| 1941 | #617 | #15 | |||
| 1942 | #587 | #12 | |||
| 1943 | #585 | #17 | |||
| 1944 | #645 | #11 | |||
| 1945 | #554 | #13 | |||
| 1946 | #512 | #15 | |||
| 1947 | #499 | #20 | |||
| 1948 | #567 | #17 | |||
| 1949 | #518 | #14 | |||
| 1950 | #460 | #18 | |||
| 1951 | #472 | #14 | |||
| 1952 | #439 | #16 | |||
| 1953 | #418 | #16 | |||
| 1954 | #374 | #20 | |||
| 1955 | #347 | #15 | |||
| 1956 | #342 | #17 | |||
| 1957 | #354 | #18 | |||
| 1958 | #344 | #26 | |||
| 1959 | #302 | #23 | |||
| 1960 | #298 | #28 | |||
| 1961 | #276 | #29 | |||
| 1962 | #247 | #28 | |||
| 1963 | #183 | #31 | |||
| 1964 | #160 | #44 | #169 | ||
| 1965 | #150 | #36 | #169 | ||
| 1966 | #125 | #41 | #166 | ||
| 1967 | #87 | #46 | #178 | ||
| 1968 | #62 | #54 | #191 | ||
| 1969 | #34 | #46 | #194 | ||
| 1970 | #19 | #75 | #188 | ||
| 1971 | #12 | #69 | #248 | ||
| 1972 | #9 | #77 | #181 | ||
| 1973 | #8 | #76 | #208 | ||
| 1974 | #4 | #81 | #195 | ||
| 1975 | #3 | #92 | #229 | ||
| 1976 | #4 | #87 | #188 | ||
| 1977 | #5 | #95 | #218 | ||
| 1978 | #5 | #83 | #226 | ||
| 1979 | #7 | #95 | #207 | ||
| 1980 | #6 | #130 | #209 | ||
| 1981 | #10 | #137 | #227 | ||
| 1982 | #12 | #105 | #238 | ||
| 1983 | #9 | #94 | #221 | ||
| 1984 | #9 | #102 | #197 | ||
| 1985 | #8 | #111 | #141 | ||
| 1986 | #9 | #149 | #152 | ||
| 1987 | #9 | #120 | #167 | ||
| 1988 | #14 | #118 | #143 | ||
| 1989 | #15 | #151 | #158 | ||
| 1990 | #19 | #194 | #123 | ||
| 1991 | #23 | #213 | #112 | #52 | |
| 1992 | #31 | #150 | #111 | #57 | |
| 1993 | #38 | #192 | #121 | #62 | |
| 1994 | #44 | #150 | #134 | #71 | |
| 1995 | #54 | #201 | #104 | #79 | |
| 1996 | #71 | #194 | #87 | #92 | |
| 1997 | #90 | #72 | #271 | #104 | #94 |
| 1998 | #99 | #87 | #346 | #95 | #131 |
| 1999 | #112 | #101 | #340 | #131 | #145 |
| 2000 | #125 | #108 | #128 | #165 | |
| 2001 | #146 | #107 | #321 | #103 | #191 |
| 2002 | #159 | #125 | #93 | #221 | |
| 2003 | #206 | #144 | #244 | #85 | #243 |
| 2004 | #244 | #164 | #369 | #120 | #256 |
| 2005 | #300 | #162 | #97 | #338 | |
| 2006 | #339 | #190 | #91 | #477 | |
| 2007 | #408 | #235 | #99 | #475 | |
| 2008 | #484 | #283 | #429 | #150 | #544 |
| 2009 | #548 | #335 | #267 | #799 | |
| 2010 | #682 | #428 | #259 | #838 | |
| 2011 | #711 | #520 | #276 | #775 | |
| 2012 | #812 | #546 | #286 | #662 | |
| 2013 | #835 | #654 | #437 | #775 | |
| 2014 | #837 | #563 | #385 | ||
| 2015 | #965 | #586 | #284 | #774 | |
| 2016 | #977 | #606 | #307 | #782 | |
| 2017 | #708 | #331 | |||
| 2018 | #779 | #251 | #907 | ||
| 2019 | #868 | #375 | #929 | ||
| 2020 | #744 | #414 | |||
| 2021 | #784 | #349 | |||
| 2022 | #612 | #326 | |||
| 2023 | #870 | #411 | |||
| 2024 | #742 | #954 | |||
| 2025 | #658 | #339 | |||
| 1909 | #174 | ||||
| 1915 | #170 | ||||
| 1916 | #147 | ||||
| 1917 | #174 | ||||
| 1918 | #182 | ||||
| 1919 | #160 | ||||
| 1921 | #150 | ||||
| 1922 | #113 | ||||
| 1923 | #101 | ||||
| 1924 | #95 | ||||
| 1925 | #70 | ||||
| 1926 | #78 | ||||
| 1927 | #73 | ||||
| 1928 | #77 | ||||
| 1929 | #55 | ||||
| 1930 | #46 | ||||
| 1931 | #52 | ||||
| 1932 | #44 | ||||
| 1933 | #31 | ||||
| 1934 | #24 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Heather
- Hether
- Hetherington
- Heath
- Heatha
Names Similar to Heather
Nicknames for Heather
- Heath
- Hettie
- Hetty
- Heathie
- Heth
Famous People Named Heather
| Heather Locklear | American actress |
| Heather Graham | American actress |
| Heather Morris | American dancer and actress |
| Heather O'Rourke | American child actress |
| Heather Mitts | American soccer player |
| Heather Tom | American actress |
| Heather Headley | Trinidadian-American singer and actress |
| Heather Watson | British tennis player |
| Heather Matarazzo | American actress |
| Heather Dubrow | American actress and TV personality |
| Heather Small | British singer |
| Heather Langenkamp | American actress |
| Heather Mills | British activist and former model |
| Heather Childers | American news anchor |
| Heather Dale | Canadian singer-songwriter |
| Heather Kuzmich | American model and reality TV personality |
| Heather Clem | American radio personality and TV host |
| Heather Peace | English actress and musician |
Characters Named Heather
| Heather McNamara | "Heathers" film and musical |
| Heather Langenkamp | Character played by herself in "New Nightmare" |
| Heather Mason | "Silent Hill" video game series |
| Heather Williams | "Doctor Who" companion |
| Heather Sinclair | "Degrassi - The Next Generation" |
| Heather Chandler | "Riverdale" TV series |
| Heather Brooks | "Grey's Anatomy" TV series |
| Heather Duke | "Riverdale" TV series |
| Heather Stevens | "The Young and the Restless" TV series |
| Heather Burge | "Double Teamed" Disney Channel movie |
| Heather Mooney | "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion" film |