Heather Name Meaning & Origin
/HEE-thər/Heather is most likely a name of British origin.
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Name Origin
The name Heather is of Old English origin, referring to the evergreen shrub native to Europe. It became popular as a given name in English-speaking countries during the 19th century, especially in Britain and its colonies.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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British (Celtic) 60% -
American (Anglo-Saxon) 30% -
Australian (Anglo-Saxon) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Heather
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 177 girls in the US were named Heather.
Growth of the name Heather in the US (SSA Data):
Heather Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 11
People with this name tend to be: Intuitive, spiritual and illuminating (Master Number).
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.