Will my child share the name Harper-Rae with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 32 UK babies named Harper-Rae per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Harper-Rae in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Harper-Rae becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Harper-Rae is declining: down 110 places since 2020, to #1,051 in 2025. It peaked at #920 in 2019.

Is Harper-Rae a good choice for a distinctive name?

Harper-Rae is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Harper-Rae a popular baby name in the United States?

Harper-Rae does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Harper-Rae is a distinctive choice, ranked #1051 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Harper-Rae in their class.

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About the Name Harper-Rae

Harper-Rae has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 361 places in five years. It was most popular in 2019 at #920 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2012.

Harper-Rae is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Harper-Rae in their class.