Paris
Boy name · #2305 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Paris? In official American birth records, Paris has been tracked continuously since 1881, giving it 144 years of documented American history.
Paris ranks #2305 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 60 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1790, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 30,000 boys born in 2025 was named Paris.
The 144-year story
Paris first appears in the Social Security records in 1881, when 10 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1991, when 297 boys were named Paris — good for #590 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.
Babies named Paris per year. Source: Official national birth records.
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 "very 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
State-level data for Paris is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
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 Kurtis, Jarvis, Boris, Marquis, and Demarcus.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Paris | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 | #2304 |
| 2024 | 52 | #2559 |
| 2023 | 66 | #2173 |
| 2022 | 62 | #2299 |
| 2021 | 64 | #2193 |
| 2020 | 68 | #2069 |
| 2019 | 74 | #1974 |
| 2018 | 78 | #1901 |
| 2017 | 74 | #1935 |
| 2016 | 81 | #1845 |
| 2015 | 84 | #1790 |
| 2014 | 96 | #1619 |
| 2013 | 107 | #1510 |
| 2012 | 87 | #1729 |
| 2011 | 74 | #1886 |
| 2010 | 78 | #1850 |
| 2009 | 61 | #2183 |
| 2008 | 76 | #1899 |
| 2007 | 70 | #1995 |
| 2006 | 87 | #1638 |
| 2005 | 90 | #1554 |
| 2004 | 96 | #1446 |
| 2003 | 117 | #1233 |
| 2002 | 129 | #1119 |
| 2001 | 143 | #1027 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Paris?
In official American birth records, the name Paris first appeared in 1881 (over 144 years ago), when 10 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Paris a popular boy name?
Paris ranked #2305 among boys in 2025 with 60 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1790.
When was the name Paris most popular?
Paris peaked in 1991, when 297 American boys received the name (ranked #590 that year). Since 1991 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Paris?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 30,000 newborn American boys was named Paris. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.