Piper
Every Piper since 1951 — 62,934 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Piper
Piper is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #155 in 2025 with 1,940 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 62,934 American babies have been named Piper. Its peak came in 2015, when 4,154 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Piper stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Piper 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 | 1,940 | #155 | — | — |
| 2024 | 1,884 | #159 | 6 | #11,988 |
| 2023 | 2,075 | #135 | — | — |
| 2022 | 2,495 | #114 | — | — |
| 2021 | 2,741 | #96 | 8 | #9,477 |
| 2020 | 2,902 | #91 | 5 | #13,564 |
| 2019 | 3,188 | #84 | — | — |
| 2018 | 3,230 | #88 | 8 | #9,447 |
| 2017 | 3,567 | #81 | 10 | #7,991 |
| 2016 | 3,956 | #67 | 12 | #7,037 |
| 2015 | 4,140 | #67 | 14 | #6,229 |
| 2014 | 3,868 | #75 | 11 | #7,421 |
| 2013 | 3,191 | #97 | 7 | #10,450 |
| 2012 | 3,073 | #98 | 16 | #5,664 |
| 2011 | 2,737 | #110 | 9 | #8,601 |
| 2010 | 2,142 | #144 | 13 | #6,616 |
| 2009 | 2,191 | #147 | 7 | #10,682 |
| 2008 | 1,913 | #172 | 5 | #14,098 |
| 2007 | 1,483 | #240 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,385 | #246 | 10 | #7,861 |
| 2005 | 1,261 | #259 | 13 | #6,130 |
| 2004 | 1,214 | #266 | 9 | #8,013 |
| 2003 | 902 | #343 | 7 | #9,364 |
| 2002 | 643 | #448 | 9 | #7,478 |
| 2001 | 705 | #411 | 8 | #8,116 |
| 2000 | 522 | #511 | 8 | #8,004 |
| 1995 | 98 | #1,557 | — | — |
| 1990 | 63 | #2,094 | — | — |
| 1985 | 59 | #1,895 | — | — |
| 1980 | 79 | #1,513 | — | — |
| 1975 | 68 | #1,511 | — | — |
| 1970 | 81 | #1,319 | — | — |
| 1965 | 51 | #1,572 | — | — |
| 1960 | 25 | #2,418 | — | — |
| 1955 | 32 | #1,901 | — | — |
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Famous people named Piper
- Piper Laurie Actor · b. 1932
- Piper Perabo Actor · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Piper in 2025?
Piper ranked #155 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,940 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Piper?
62,934 babies have been named Piper in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Piper most popular?
Piper peaked in 2015, when 4,154 newborns received the name.
Is Piper a boy or girl name?
Piper is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Piper rising or falling?
Piper is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Piper?
Well-known people named Piper include Piper Laurie (actor), Piper Perabo (actor).