Girls name · Illinois
Harper in Illinois
Harper was the 24th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 210 babies named Harper that year. Since 2000, Illinois families have named 4,609 babies Harper.
Popularity over time
Harper in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 | 1425th |
| 2004 | 5 | 1712th |
| 2007 | 21 | 591st |
| 2011 | 166 | 70th |
| 2014 | 386 | 13th |
| 2018 | 385 | 10th |
| 2021 | 256 | 17th |
| 2025 | 210 | 24th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 1425th in 2000 to 24th in 2025.
The most babies named Harper in Illinois in a single year was 386, in 2014. Its best showing was 10th 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 Illinois?
Harper was the 24th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 210 babies named Harper that year. Since 2000, Illinois families have named 4,609 babies Harper.
How many babies are named Harper in Illinois?
In 2025, 210 babies were named Harper in Illinois. The most babies named Harper in Illinois in a single year was 386, in 2014.
What is the rank of Harper in Illinois?
Harper ranked 24th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 10th 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.