Paris Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Paris is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Paris?
Paris is spelled P-A-R-I-S. The name has 5 letters.
Paris at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- The name “Paris” may derive from the name of the Parisii, a Gallic tribe that gave its name to the city of Paris.
- Origin
- The name “Paris” is linked to the ancient city of Paris, which is named after the Parisii tribe of ancient Gaul.
- Pronunciation
- PAIR-is · 2 syllables
Paris Popularity in 2025
Rank#592
Recorded Births497
Rank#2,304
Recorded Births60
- Girls usage fell 108 places to #592 and recorded 139 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 255 places to #2,304 and recorded 8 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Paris Mean?
The name “Paris” may derive from the name of the Parisii, a Gallic tribe that gave its name to the city of Paris.
Origin: The name “Paris” is linked to the ancient city of Paris, which is named after the Parisii tribe of ancient Gaul.
How Do You Pronounce Paris?
PronunciationPAIR-is
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Paris?
- History
- The use of “Paris” as a personal name is associated with the historical and geographical name of the city, known from ancient Greek and Roman sources.
Paris Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 497 | #592 |
| 2025 | Boys | 60 | #2,304 |
| 2024 | Girls | 636 | #484 |
| 2024 | Boys | 52 | #2,559 |
| 2023 | Girls | 623 | #490 |
| 2023 | Boys | 66 | #2,173 |
| 2022 | Girls | 642 | #490 |
| 2022 | Boys | 62 | #2,299 |
| 2021 | Girls | 704 | #443 |
| 2021 | Boys | 64 | #2,193 |
| 2020 | Girls | 750 | #416 |
| 2020 | Boys | 68 | #2,069 |
| 2019 | Girls | 918 | #343 |
| 2019 | Boys | 74 | #1,974 |
| 2018 | Girls | 989 | #328 |
| 2018 | Boys | 78 | #1,901 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,090 | #300 |
| 2017 | Boys | 74 | #1,935 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,161 | #274 |
| 2016 | Boys | 81 | #1,845 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,219 | #262 |
| 2015 | Boys | 84 | #1,790 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,231 | #269 |
| 2014 | Boys | 96 | #1,619 |
When Was Paris Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2004 · Girls
2,150 recorded births
National rank #157
2005 · Girls
1,694 recorded births
National rank #205
2006 · Girls
1,265 recorded births
National rank #261
2013 · Girls
1,243 recorded births
National rank #256
Where Paris Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #119 | 6 |
| MS | #218 | 12 |
| AL | #247 | 19 |
| GA | #290 | 35 |
| SC | #373 | 13 |
| MI | #374 | 23 |
| NV | #374 | 7 |
| LA | #394 | 11 |