Memphis
How to say it: MEM-fis · /ˈmɛmfɪs/
From ancient Egyptian 'Men-nefer' (enduring and beautiful) via Greek; name of Egypt's ancient capital. Also a major US city.
Memphis was the 602nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 580 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 14% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #727 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #602 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 580 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,716 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +14% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #727 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
This period in the 2020s marks the high point so far for Memphis as it continues to climb. The coming stretch is likely to bring a dip.
What goes with it
Breathy at the edges with a strong undercurrent, Memphis carries its place name roots openly. Cairo shares the same bold spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Memphis is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Memphis
- Memphis Depay (born 1994)Dutch association football player
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