Memphis
boy name#639 in 2025Memphis entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #404 in 2021, ranks #639 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1916–2025
#639
rank today
#404
peak (2021)
437
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3011 |
| 1920s | #3607 |
| 1930s | #3453 |
| 1940s | #3255 |
| 1990s | #9265 |
| 2000s | #1409 |
| 2010s | #612 |
| 2020s | #502 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Memphis has been most popular in TX, NC, OH.
Living bearers
About 10,000 people named Memphis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Memphis is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Memphis in 2025?
- Memphis ranks #639 among US boy names in 2025, with 437 babies given the name.
- When was the name Memphis most popular?
- Memphis peaked in 2021, reaching #404 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Memphis with classmates?
- Memphis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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