An estimated 487,947 living Americans are named Heather.
How rare is Heather?
Heather is uncommon among babies today, with 177 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 99.3% from its 1975 peak.
How old is the typical Heather?
The median age of a living American named Heather is approximately 45 years, with most bearers falling between 39 and 51 years old.
Is Heather still popular?
No. Heather is endangered as a baby name, down 99.3% from its 1975 peak with 177 births in 2025.
Where is Heather most common?
Heather has its strongest geographic signal in Vermont, where it appears 3.7× more often than the national baseline.
1914Peak 19752025
Peak year
1975
Decline from peak
99.3%
2025
177
All-time
525,910
Diaspora map
Heather broke out in California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Wyoming (1959) and became over-represented in 36 states over 45 years.
Broke out: California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Wyoming, 1959 · over-represented in 36 states over 45 years
