Girls name · California
Harper in California
Harper was the 62nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 430 babies named Harper that year. Since 1993, California families have named 9,305 babies Harper.
Popularity over time
Harper in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 3384th |
| 1998 | 6 | 2847th |
| 2003 | 13 | 1800th |
| 2007 | 51 | 774th |
| 2012 | 426 | 95th |
| 2016 | 783 | 36th |
| 2021 | 595 | 44th |
| 2025 | 430 | 62nd |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 3384th in 1993 to 62nd in 2025.
The most babies named Harper in California in a single year was 783, in 2016. Its best showing was 31st among girls names in 2018.
Across the country, Harper reached its best rank of #1 in Kentucky (2022). See Harper in every state →
How popular is Harper in California?
Harper was the 62nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 430 babies named Harper that year. Since 1993, California families have named 9,305 babies Harper.
How many babies are named Harper in California?
In 2025, 430 babies were named Harper in California. The most babies named Harper in California in a single year was 783, in 2016.
What is the rank of Harper in California?
Harper ranked 62nd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 31st among girls names in 2018.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.