Paris
Girl name · #592 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Paris? In official American birth records, Paris has been tracked continuously since 1917, giving it 108 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 497 baby girls were named Paris, placing it at #592 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #262, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 3,622 girls born in 2025 was named Paris.
Babies named Paris per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 108-year story
Paris first appears in the Social Security records in 1917, when 8 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2004, when 2,150 girls were named Paris — good for #157 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Paris against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Paris in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Paris is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Paris will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Paris is most common
Geography matters for names, and Paris is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Paris is most common in MS (1.3 per 1,000), AL (1 per 1,000), GA (0.8 per 1,000), SC (0.7 per 1,000), LA (0.7 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.4 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Paris is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Paris
Statistically, parents drawn to Paris tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Amaris, Karis, Damaris, Paloma, and Nadia.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Paris | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 497 | #592 |
| 2024 | 636 | #484 |
| 2023 | 623 | #490 |
| 2022 | 642 | #490 |
| 2021 | 704 | #443 |
| 2020 | 750 | #416 |
| 2019 | 918 | #343 |
| 2018 | 989 | #328 |
| 2017 | 1,090 | #300 |
| 2016 | 1,161 | #274 |
| 2015 | 1,219 | #262 |
| 2014 | 1,231 | #269 |
| 2013 | 1,243 | #256 |
| 2012 | 1,185 | #274 |
| 2011 | 940 | #337 |
| 2010 | 984 | #326 |
| 2009 | 777 | #409 |
| 2008 | 688 | #460 |
| 2007 | 867 | #380 |
| 2006 | 1,265 | #261 |
| 2005 | 1,694 | #205 |
| 2004 | 2,150 | #157 |
| 2003 | 1,160 | #272 |
| 2002 | 617 | #463 |
| 2001 | 542 | #507 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Paris?
In official American birth records, the name Paris first appeared in 1917 (over 108 years ago), when 8 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 108 years.
Is Paris a popular girl name?
Paris ranked #592 among girls in 2025 with 497 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #262.
When was the name Paris most popular?
Paris peaked in 2004, when 2,150 American girls received the name (ranked #157 that year). Since 2004 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Paris?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 3,622 newborn American girls was named Paris. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.