Heather

Rank 1,304th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Heather was 1,304th most popular baby name for girls and 2,418th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 180 babies were named Heather in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 18,519 babies in the United States were named Heather. Today, the average age of someone named Heather is around 43 to 45 years old.

The name "Heather" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Heather is Heath.

Heather Meaning & Origin

Heather is a name of English origin that refers to the beautiful and hardy heather plant, often associated with strength, resilience, and natural beauty.

The name Heather is described as elegant, nature-loving and vibrant.

Pronunciation

Heather is pronounced heh-thuh in English. The name Heather has 7 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Heather

  • The name Heather is also a common English name for a popular type of plant found in Europe which blooms in pink, purple or white colors.

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Geography

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