Name profile

Paris

A name with distinct Trojan mythological and French geographical associations.

Usage languagesGreek
US rank (2025)#592

Meaning and history

Paris has separate mythological and geographical associations. In Greek legend, Paris is the Trojan prince whose abduction of Helen helps begin the Trojan War, while modern use is also influenced by Paris, the capital of France. The city's name comes from the ancient Parisii people. Notable bearers include socialite Paris Hilton and musician Paris Jackson.

Popularity over timeUS births · girls
20062006: 1,265 births, rank #261
2007: 867 births, rank #380
2008: 688 births, rank #460
2009: 777 births, rank #409
2010: 984 births, rank #326
20112011: 940 births, rank #337
2012: 1,185 births, rank #274
2013: 1,243 births, rank #256
2014: 1,231 births, rank #269
2015: 1,219 births, rank #262
20162016: 1,161 births, rank #274
2017: 1,090 births, rank #300
2018: 989 births, rank #328
2019: 918 births, rank #343
2020: 750 births, rank #416
20212021: 704 births, rank #443
2022: 642 births, rank #490
2023: 623 births, rank #490
2024: 636 births, rank #484
20252025: 497 births, rank #592

Paris moved from #484 to #592 for girls between 2024 and 2025. Its highest annual birth count came in 2004, with 2,150 births.