How popular do you think Harper will get now?

CantWaitforBaby · July 2011

While I'm of course happy for the Beckhams, I'm a little disappointed about their baby name.. We had finally decided on Harper for DD #2 and honestly, it took a while for me to really grow to love it. (DH adores it). And now I'm afraid it's going to get wayy too popular. I was trying to avoid that as DD#1's name is so popular now. Would you let this affect your decision?

Waiting4myJulyBaby · July 2011

I didn't even know the Beckham's named their baby that, but I LOVE IT! I say go with it, super cute name!

jallascalla · July 2011

Hmm, I already thought it was too popular.

evaazalea · July 2011

jallascalla:
Hmm, I already thought it was too popular.

I agree, and unfortunately to em that goes double for Harper Grace.

Cash8812 · July 2011

we considered Harper as a middle name, but because or Harper Lee and my love for To Kill a Mockingbird. I'm surprised that reason never came up

kathymarie · July 2011

jallascalla:
Hmm, I already thought it was too popular.

This. It is a really pretty name, but it's getting very popular.

plunderb · July 2011

I don't think that Harper Beckham will change Harper's trend at all. That is to say it's up 900 places in the last seven years, so it can't really trend up any faster. Harper was destined for the top 25 before the Beckhams named their daughter. If the trendiness didn't bother you before, it shouldn't bother you now.

bumpuser260585 · July 2011

jallascalla:
Hmm, I already thought it was too popular.

Agreed. I know 3 Harpers all under 3 years old. One is a boy, his mom's maiden name was Harper.

cmw&tdm · July 2011

I don't think it will impact popularity too much, if at all. It's already popular and came out of nowhere a few years ago so it's been gaining at a pretty fast rate.

ablou · July 2011

It was our girl name for Bean. Since Bean's birth, I've had 2 friends have baby girls named Harper.

I can think of 3 celebrity Harpers off the top of my head.

We have since abandoned Harper as a girl's name.

Keri Marie · July 2011

I'm not a fan of Harper (especially for a girl) and this name was getting trendy. I think we're going to see a LOT of kids with this name for the next 10 years.

It would not affect my decision though. If you love the name, then give it to your child. Beckhams be damned.

aubreyan · July 2011

I think it already is kind of popular. It has shot up in popularity. In 2004 it was #887 on the SSA list. Last year it had jumped all the way to #119. I only see it getting more popular in the future. It might not get as popular as Ava, but if that bothers you I would definietly reconsider.

jesssy1204 · July 2011

I know a few LO with this name-sorry

b2b999 · July 2011

plunderb:
I don't think that Harper Beckham will change Harper's trend at all. That is to say it's up 900 places in the last seven years, so it can't really trend up any faster. Harper was destined for the top 25 before the Beckhams named their daughter. If the trendiness didn't bother you before, it shouldn't bother you now.

this

apc1929 · July 2011

Its definitely rising in popularity even before their baby but I still love it. I think Ava and Harper sound great together!

laurakaz13 · July 2011

I think Harper is kind of nice for a girl. However, I know at least 3 of them already including a little boy. I think it's a very trendy name already.

melody921 · July 2011

I already thought it was getting too trendy. Now, it's going to skyrocket.

iluvmylab · July 2011

oops

iluvmylab · July 2011

I know 2 Harpers born in the last 6 months. I think it's too cutesy IMO. It's find for a child, but I don't think it ages well.

chicsub · July 2011

It was on our list before we had DS almost 3 years ago and I'm glad we ended up having a boy and never used Harper. Definitely too trendy/popular, whatever you want to call it. I don't feel like it's a bad name, but I'm glad we dodged that bullet. I don't think the Beckhams will change that since they are really just a blip in pop culture, imo.

alohamora · July 2011

Harper has already been trendy and somewhat popular. One of Neil Patrick Harris's twins is Harper Grace.

krisim · July 2011

It's been on our list for 2 years...I had no idea that it was so popular until recently, which really bums me out! It's still at the top of our list because dh and I can't decide on anything else.

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