Heather
Pronunciation: [ h-EHTH-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Heather first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 1,477 babies have been named Heather in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Heather is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,399 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,399
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Heather is also used as a girl name, ranked #1357.
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About the Name Heather
Heather is a boy name .
Is Heather a boy or girl name? Heather is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,399 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,357. Heather is more commonly used as a girl name.
Heather is currently ranked #29,399 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Heather include Hea, Heat, Heaty, Heatie, Her, Hery, Herie, Hey, Heie, and Heakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Heather include Heath . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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