Persis
Borrowed from Latin Persis, from Ancient Greek Περσίς (Persís), from Old Persian 𐎱𐎠𐎼𐎿 (p-a-r-s /Pārsa/) + -ῐς (-ĭs, feminine suffix).
Every Persis since 1884 — 572 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Persis
Persis is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,680 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1884, 572 American babies have been named Persis. Its peak came in 1918, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Persis stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Persis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,680 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,154 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,475 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #14,011 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,468 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,332 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,284 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,120 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,923 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,217 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 6 | #4,241 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,272 |
| 1925 | 14 | #2,590 |
| 1920 | 13 | #2,699 |
| 1915 | 16 | #2,030 |
| 1910 | 5 | #2,710 |
| 1905 | 8 | #1,510 |
| 1900 | 7 | #1,696 |
| 1895 | 8 | #1,278 |
| 1890 | 7 | #1,178 |
| 1885 | 6 | #1,025 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Persis
- Persis Khambatta Actor · 1948–1998
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Persis mean?
Borrowed from Latin Persis, from Ancient Greek Περσίς (Persís), from Old Persian 𐎱𐎠𐎼𐎿 (p-a-r-s /Pārsa/) + -ῐς (-ĭs, feminine suffix).
How popular is the name Persis in 2025?
Persis ranked #16,680 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Persis?
572 babies have been named Persis in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Persis most popular?
Persis peaked in 1918, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Persis a boy or girl name?
Persis is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Persis rising or falling?
Persis is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Persis?
Well-known people named Persis include Persis Khambatta (actor).