Girls name · New York
Heather in New York
Heather was the 1447th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 9 babies named Heather that year. Since 1933, New York families have named 28,877 babies Heather.
Popularity over time
Heather in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 7 | 595th |
| 1946 | 43 | 302nd |
| 1959 | 111 | 248th |
| 1972 | 1,009 | 12th |
| 1986 | 916 | 18th |
| 1999 | 133 | 158th |
| 2012 | 19 | 859th |
| 2025 | 9 | 1447th |
Its rank among girls names in New York fell from 595th in 1933 to 1447th in 2025.
The most babies named Heather in New York in a single year was 1,354, in 1976. Its best showing was 7th among girls names in 1974.
Across the country, Heather reached its best rank of 2nd in Pennsylvania (1977). See Heather in every state →
How popular is Heather in New York?
Heather was the 1447th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 9 babies named Heather that year. Since 1933, New York families have named 28,877 babies Heather.
How many babies are named Heather in New York?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Heather in New York. The most babies named Heather in New York in a single year was 1,354, in 1976.
What is the rank of Heather in New York?
Heather ranked 1447th among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 7th among girls names in 1974.
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.