Girls name · Kentucky
Harper in Kentucky
Harper was the 10th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 147 babies named Harper that year. Since 1999, Kentucky families have named 2,990 babies Harper.
Popularity over time
Harper in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6 | 523rd |
| 2005 | 11 | 369th |
| 2009 | 39 | 118th |
| 2012 | 157 | 13th |
| 2015 | 231 | 4th |
| 2018 | 231 | 4th |
| 2022 | 205 | 1st |
| 2025 | 147 | 10th |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky climbed from 523rd in 1999 to 10th in 2025.
The most babies named Harper in Kentucky in a single year was 239, in 2017. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2022.
Across the country, Harper reached its best rank of #1 in Kentucky (2022). See Harper in every state →
How popular is Harper in Kentucky?
Harper was the 10th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 147 babies named Harper that year. Since 1999, Kentucky families have named 2,990 babies Harper.
How many babies are named Harper in Kentucky?
In 2025, 147 babies were named Harper in Kentucky. The most babies named Harper in Kentucky in a single year was 239, in 2017.
What is the rank of Harper in Kentucky?
Harper ranked 10th among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2022.
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.