Feather
Every Feather since 1974 — 554 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Feather
Feather is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1974, 554 American babies have been named Feather. Its peak came in 1977, when 56 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Feather stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Feather year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #13,999 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,045 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,435 |
| 2019 | 7 | #12,890 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,713 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,373 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,750 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,215 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,516 |
| 2012 | 11 | #9,939 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,659 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,599 |
| 2009 | 10 | #10,937 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,071 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,406 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,397 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,115 |
| 2004 | 9 | #10,985 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,328 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,168 |
| 2001 | 11 | #8,957 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,027 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,006 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,711 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,167 |
| 1980 | 22 | #3,643 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Feather in 2025?
Feather did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Feather?
554 babies have been named Feather in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Feather most popular?
Feather peaked in 1977, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Feather a boy or girl name?
Feather is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Feather rising or falling?
Feather is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.