HEATHER
The meaning of the unisex name Heather is FLOWER
Details on HEATHER:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Meaning(s):
- A flowering evergreen plant that thrives on peaty barren lands as in scotland. heather
- Popularity for Girl:
- 2,556th in the USA (top 10%)
- Popularity for Boy:
- 34,930th in the USA (bottom 50%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
168 births
HEATHER as a GIRL in 2024
5 births
HEATHER as a BOY in 2007
The meaning(s) of HEATHER:
The name Heather is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Heather is: A flowering evergreen plant that thrives on peaty barren lands as in Scotland. Heather.
The name Heather is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Heather is: A flowering evergreen plant that thrives on peaty barren lands as in Scotland. Heather.
USA SSA birth(s) for HEATHER:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name HEATHER
HEATHER as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 168 births |
| 2023 | 171 births |
| 2022 | 180 births |
| 2021 | 173 births |
| 2020 | 151 births |
| 2019 | 162 births |
| 2018 | 211 births |
| 2017 | 219 births |
| 2016 | 272 births |
| 2015 | 281 births |
| 2014 | 329 births |
| 2013 | 315 births |
| 2012 | 327 births |
| 2011 | 391 births |
| 2010 | 421 births |
| 2009 | 553 births |
HEATHER as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 births |
| 1999 | 6 births |
| 1998 | 7 births |
| 1997 | 5 births |
| 1996 | 9 births |
| 1995 | 15 births |
| 1994 | 7 births |
| 1993 | 17 births |
| 1992 | 16 births |
| 1991 | 25 births |
| 1990 | 24 births |
| 1989 | 59 births |
| 1988 | 58 births |
| 1987 | 62 births |
| 1986 | 66 births |
| 1985 | 70 births |
About the name HEATHER
Heather, a name that dances lightly on the tongue, originates from the Old English word for the delicate purple flower, known for its resilience and beauty. This charming bloom thrives in the rugged landscapes of Scotland, where it symbolizes admiration, solitude, and the beauty of nature. Infused with a touch of whimsy, Heather evokes images of rolling hills and serene moors, capturing the essence of the Scottish Highlands. The name has found a home not only in the United Kingdom but also across English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, where it became particularly popular in the latter half of the 20th century. Often associated with warmth and kindness, Heather carries a sense of nurturing spirit, making it a delightful choice for a child. As the petals of the heather flower blanket the earth, so too does this name wrap its bearer in love, strength, and a connection to the natural world, inviting her to bloom with grace and individuality.
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