Girls name · North Carolina
Heather in North Carolina
Heather was the 1545th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 5 babies named Heather that year. Since 1957, North Carolina families have named 14,843 babies Heather.
Popularity over time
Heather in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 6 | 626th |
| 1966 | 34 | 205th |
| 1976 | 669 | 5th |
| 1985 | 674 | 5th |
| 1995 | 228 | 35th |
| 2004 | 48 | 196th |
| 2014 | 9 | 921st |
| 2025 | 5 | 1545th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina fell from 626th in 1957 to 1545th in 2025.
The most babies named Heather in North Carolina in a single year was 739, in 1987. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1977.
Across the country, Heather reached its best rank of 2nd in Pennsylvania (1977). See Heather in every state →
How popular is Heather in North Carolina?
Heather was the 1545th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 5 babies named Heather that year. Since 1957, North Carolina families have named 14,843 babies Heather.
How many babies are named Heather in North Carolina?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Heather in North Carolina. The most babies named Heather in North Carolina in a single year was 739, in 1987.
What is the rank of Heather in North Carolina?
Heather ranked 1545th among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1977.
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.