Harper
An English occupational surname used as a given name with Australian ranking history from 2010 to 2025.
Popularity of Harper in Australia
2024 #8→2025 #7Up 1 place
Harper ranks 7th for girls in the latest available Australian data (2025). Its best recorded rank is 7th in 2018. Since first appearing at 59th in 2010, it has moved up 52 places overall. In the latest year-to-year comparison it rose 1 place.
View yearly ranks
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #7 |
| 2024 | #8 |
| 2023 | #11 |
| 2022 | #14 |
| 2021 | #13 |
| 2020 | #10 |
| 2019 | #9 |
| 2018 | #7 |
| 2017 | #8 |
| 2016 | #8 |
| 2015 | #15 |
| 2014 | #14 |
| 2013 | #33 |
| 2012 | #42 |
| 2011 | #75 |
| 2010 | #59 |
Meaning
The name Harper is commonly linked to harp player.
In a nutshellHarper means “harp player”.
Origin
Harper is usually described as an English occupational surname used as a given name.
Origin in briefEnglish Occupational Surname Used as a Given Name
Quick answers
Questions about Harper
Is Harper a popular name in Australia?
Yes. Harper ranked #7 for baby girls in Australia in 2025, placing it inside the current top 10.
Is Harper becoming more popular?
Yes. Harper moved from #8 in 2024 to #7 in 2025, a rise of 1 place. Over the full visible history it moved from #59 in 2010 to #7 in 2025.
Is Harper a girl or boy name?
On Baby Names Australia, Harper appears as a baby girl name.
What does Harper mean?
Harper is most commonly linked to harp player.
What is the origin of Harper?
Harper is usually described as an English occupational surname used as a given name.
Is Harper short for anything?
Harper is usually used as its own name. Nickname options include Harp.
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About the data
Popularity figures use the Australian ranking datasets used by Baby Names Australia, with source-priority rules applied where public sources overlap.
Latest data year
2025
Last updated
2026-08-20