Paris
A male given name from place name.
Every Paris since 1881 — 42,923 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Paris
Paris is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #592 in 2025 with 497 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 42,923 American babies have been named Paris — about 78% girls and 22% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2004, when 2,246 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Paris stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Paris year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 497 | #592 | 60 | #2,326 |
| 2024 | 636 | #484 | 52 | #2,590 |
| 2023 | 623 | #491 | 66 | #2,184 |
| 2022 | 642 | #490 | 62 | #2,312 |
| 2021 | 704 | #445 | 64 | #2,214 |
| 2020 | 750 | #416 | 68 | #2,089 |
| 2019 | 918 | #345 | 74 | #1,992 |
| 2018 | 989 | #330 | 78 | #1,914 |
| 2017 | 1,090 | #301 | 74 | #1,953 |
| 2016 | 1,161 | #274 | 81 | #1,856 |
| 2015 | 1,219 | #263 | 84 | #1,798 |
| 2014 | 1,231 | #269 | 96 | #1,624 |
| 2013 | 1,243 | #256 | 107 | #1,518 |
| 2012 | 1,185 | #274 | 87 | #1,737 |
| 2011 | 940 | #337 | 74 | #1,898 |
| 2010 | 984 | #327 | 78 | #1,864 |
| 2009 | 777 | #410 | 61 | #2,195 |
| 2008 | 688 | #460 | 76 | #1,914 |
| 2007 | 867 | #380 | 70 | #2,014 |
| 2006 | 1,265 | #261 | 87 | #1,653 |
| 2005 | 1,694 | #205 | 90 | #1,566 |
| 2004 | 2,150 | #157 | 96 | #1,453 |
| 2003 | 1,160 | #273 | 117 | #1,245 |
| 2002 | 617 | #463 | 129 | #1,121 |
| 2001 | 542 | #507 | 143 | #1,032 |
| 2000 | 585 | #473 | 198 | #815 |
| 1995 | 474 | #514 | 204 | #754 |
| 1990 | 439 | #542 | 233 | #661 |
| 1985 | 204 | #807 | 144 | #739 |
| 1980 | 66 | #1,717 | 109 | #848 |
| 1975 | 34 | #2,393 | 78 | #930 |
| 1970 | 63 | #1,556 | 120 | #751 |
| 1965 | 66 | #1,362 | 59 | #962 |
| 1960 | 56 | #1,480 | 63 | #960 |
| 1955 | 26 | #2,147 | 32 | #1,361 |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,183 | 26 | #1,456 |
| 1945 | — | — | 39 | #1,028 |
| 1940 | — | — | 18 | #1,671 |
| 1935 | — | — | 20 | #1,575 |
| 1930 | 6 | #4,434 | 24 | #1,522 |
| 1925 | — | — | 28 | #1,414 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,596 | 44 | #1,065 |
| 1915 | — | — | 29 | #1,236 |
| 1910 | — | — | 6 | #1,543 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 9 | #954 |
| 1895 | — | — | 13 | #600 |
| 1890 | — | — | 13 | #556 |
| 1885 | — | — | 6 | #914 |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Paris
- Paris Bordone Painter · 1500–1570
- Paris Hilton Celebrity · b. 1981
- Paris Pişmiş Astronomer · 1911–1999
- Paris Jackson Actor · b. 1998
- Paris Berelc Actor · b. 1998
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Paris mean?
A male given name from place name.
How popular is the name Paris in 2025?
Paris ranked #592 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 497 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Paris?
42,923 babies have been named Paris in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Paris most popular?
Paris peaked in 2004, when 2,246 newborns received the name.
Is Paris a boy or girl name?
Paris is used for both: about 78% of babies named Paris have been girls and 22% boys.
Is the name Paris rising or falling?
Paris is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Paris?
Well-known people named Paris include Paris Bordone (painter), Paris Hilton (celebrity), Paris Pişmiş (astronomer).