Girls name · Virginia
Heather in Virginia
Heather was the 882nd most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 8 babies named Heather that year. Since 1952, Virginia families have named 13,225 babies Heather.
Popularity over time
Heather in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 7 | 462nd |
| 1963 | 25 | 259th |
| 1973 | 392 | 10th |
| 1983 | 510 | 8th |
| 1992 | 327 | 23rd |
| 2002 | 58 | 132nd |
| 2012 | 10 | 699th |
| 2025 | 8 | 882nd |
Its rank among girls names in Virginia fell from 462nd in 1952 to 882nd in 2025.
The most babies named Heather in Virginia in a single year was 619, 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 Virginia?
Heather was the 882nd most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 8 babies named Heather that year. Since 1952, Virginia families have named 13,225 babies Heather.
How many babies are named Heather in Virginia?
In 2025, 8 babies were named Heather in Virginia. The most babies named Heather in Virginia in a single year was 619, in 1987.
What is the rank of Heather in Virginia?
Heather ranked 882nd among girls names in Virginia 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.