Harper Name Origin
/HAR-per/-
American (Anglo-Saxon) 60%
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British (Celtic) 30%
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Canadian (Anglo-Canadian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Harper
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
Originally an English surname derived from Old English 'herebeorg', meaning 'army fortress'. It has become popular as a given name, especially in English-speaking countries, often associated with the surname of Harper Lee, the author.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Harper each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).