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Harper

Harper ranks #86 out of 5,428 girl dog names in our data (the #1 girl dog name is Bella). Across all 15 places, 380 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #727 for cats.
Harper's popularity trend

Harper's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2024.

0.05%0.1%0.15%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
380
across 15 places
Popularity rank
#86
of 5,428 girl dog names
5-year rank move
+131
2020 → 2025
Gender split
85% girls
85% girls15% boys
What does Harper mean?
/ˈhɑɹpɚ/2 syllablesOrigin: a surname

Harper began as an English occupational surname for someone who played the harp, later adopted as a given name. The word itself comes from the instrument's name, tracing back through Old English and Germanic roots.

Harper has a musical, breezy quality that suits a graceful, light-footed companion. It's a name that feels contemporary and a little artistic, fitting for a pet with an elegant, easy way of moving.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Harper shows up

Harper's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

AdelaideAustralia0.2%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.1%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.1%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.1%
Maple RidgeCanada0.1%
New York CityUnited States of America0.1%
SeattleUnited States of America0.1%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.1%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
DarwinAustralia0.0%
BurnsideAustralia0.0%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%

Names like Harper

HarlowHarrietHarmonyHarleeHarlieHarley QuinnHarloweHarleighHarriettHarbourPiperJuniper