Girls name · Pennsylvania
Heather in Pennsylvania
Heather was the 956th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 9 babies named Heather that year. Since 1936, Pennsylvania families have named 29,774 babies Heather.
Popularity over time
Heather in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 6 | 573rd |
| 1949 | 5 | 809th |
| 1962 | 85 | 205th |
| 1974 | 1,606 | 3rd |
| 1986 | 901 | 10th |
| 1998 | 162 | 74th |
| 2011 | 17 | 597th |
| 2025 | 9 | 956th |
Its rank among girls names in Pennsylvania fell from 573rd in 1936 to 956th in 2025.
The most babies named Heather in Pennsylvania in a single year was 1,606, in 1974. Its best showing was 2nd 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 Pennsylvania?
Heather was the 956th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 9 babies named Heather that year. Since 1936, Pennsylvania families have named 29,774 babies Heather.
How many babies are named Heather in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Heather in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Heather in Pennsylvania in a single year was 1,606, in 1974.
What is the rank of Heather in Pennsylvania?
Heather ranked 956th among girls names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd 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.