Paris
How to say it: PAR-iss · /ˈpærɪs/
From the Trojan prince of Greek myth, or the Parisii tribe who named the French city. Etymology uncertain.
Paris was the 578th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 497 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 59% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #781 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #578 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 497 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,670 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −59% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #781 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After steady use, Paris touched its high in the 2010s. Remaining close to that level, it is expected to ease slightly.
What goes with it
Lively and crisp with mythic and place associations, Paris feels mobile and storied. London pairs well in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Paris is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek, Hungarian, Spanish.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Paris
- Paris Hilton (born 1981)American media personality
- Paris Jackson (born 1998)American model, actress, singer and musician
- Paris Berelc (born 1998)American actress and model
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