Heather Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationHETH-er / /ˈhɛðər/English; Scottish
Meaning
English: flowering plant; Scottish: heather plant
Historical & Cultural Background
Heather is derived from the name of a flowering plant that is common in Scotland and other parts of the British Isles. It has been used as a given name since the 20th century, primarily for girls, but has seen some use for boys as well. The name evokes images of natural beauty and resilience, reflecting the hardy nature of the heather plant.
Trend Summary
Heather has been predominantly used as a girl's name, with limited popularity for boys.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Heather was first seen in the United States in 1962. Heather has ranked as high as #1008 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and District of Columbia. In the past 5 years the name Heather has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Heather (1993)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 27 |
| 1970 | 43 |
| 1971 | 40 |
| 1972 | 58 |
| 1973 | 47 |
| 1974 | 77 |
| 1975 | 65 |
| 1976 | 82 |
| 1977 | 75 |
| 1978 | 71 |
| 1979 | 74 |
| 1980 | 77 |
| 1981 | 49 |
| 1982 | 46 |
| 1983 | 70 |
| 1984 | 79 |
| 1985 | 70 |
| 1986 | 65 |
| 1987 | 62 |
| 1988 | 58 |
| 1989 | 59 |
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |