English occupational name, from Old English hearpere meaning 'harp player'.
Vibe
gentle
How it ages.
Gender-neutral and modern. Harper Lee gave it literary credibility.
The cultural moment.
Top-10 for girls in the US and Australia; rising in the UK. Peak may be passing but it's not gone. Currently ranks #16 in the US, #22 in the UK and #54 in Ireland.