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Heather
Heather is an English name derived from the flowering plant of the same name, which thrives in rocky, heath-covered areas. The name evokes a sense of natural beauty and resilience, often associated with warmth, gentleness, and a nurturing spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 527,387 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1975 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1933 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 23%NY — 21%PA — 19%OH — 19%IL — 19%
Notable People
Heather Locklear (Actress, *Melrose Place*) · Heather Graham (Actress, *Boogie Nights*) · Heather Mills (Activist and former wife of Paul McCartney) · Heather Duplessis-Allan (New Zealand journalist and broadcaster) · Heather Morris (Actress and dancer, known for *Glee*)
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