Girls name · Virginia
Harper in Virginia
Harper was the 18th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 185 babies named Harper that year. Since 1996, Virginia families have named 4,074 babies Harper.
Popularity over time
Harper in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5 | 882nd |
| 2004 | 9 | 699th |
| 2008 | 28 | 299th |
| 2011 | 128 | 52nd |
| 2015 | 300 | 10th |
| 2018 | 308 | 9th |
| 2022 | 265 | 7th |
| 2025 | 185 | 18th |
Its rank among girls names in Virginia climbed from 882nd in 1996 to 18th in 2025.
The most babies named Harper in Virginia in a single year was 327, in 2016. Its best showing was 6th among girls names in 2019.
Across the country, Harper reached its best rank of #1 in Kentucky (2022). See Harper in every state →
How popular is Harper in Virginia?
Harper was the 18th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 185 babies named Harper that year. Since 1996, Virginia families have named 4,074 babies Harper.
How many babies are named Harper in Virginia?
In 2025, 185 babies were named Harper in Virginia. The most babies named Harper in Virginia in a single year was 327, in 2016.
What is the rank of Harper in Virginia?
Harper ranked 18th among girls names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 6th among girls names in 2019.
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.