Piper
Piper: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpaɪpə(ɹ)/
Meaning and origin of Piper
- A female given name transferred from the surname, used since the mid-twentieth century, first by the American actress Piper Laurie.
How popular is Piper?
Since 1880, 62,718 girls and 216 boys in the U.S. have been named Piper (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #67 in 2015. Its highest rank for boys was #5664 in 2012. In 2025 it ranked #155 for girls, with 1,940 babies given the name.
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Piper FAQ
What does the name Piper mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname, used since the mid-twentieth century, first by the American actress Piper Laurie.
What is the origin of the name Piper?
Piper is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Piper?
Since 1880, 62,718 girls and 216 boys in the U.S. have been named Piper (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #67 in 2015. Its highest rank for boys was #5664 in 2012. In 2025 it ranked #155 for girls, with 1,940 babies given the name.
Is Piper a boy or girl name?
Piper is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 62,718 girls and 216 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.