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Piper

girl name#155 in 2025

Piper entered the US charts in 1951, peaked at #67 in 2015, ranks #155 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.

Popularity 19512025

19512025
US babies named Piper per year from 1951 to 2025
#155
rank today
#67
peak (2015)
1,940
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak

Rank by decade

DecadeAverage rank
1950s#1949
1960s#1627
1970s#1466
1980s#1975
1990s#1569
2000s#304
2010s#91
2020s#125

Strongest states

Over the last decade, Piper has been most popular in TX, CA, OH.

Living bearers

About 62,000 people named Piper are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Piper is a kid of about 11 — 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 Piper in 2025?
Piper ranks #155 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,940 babies given the name.
When was the name Piper most popular?
Piper peaked in 2015, reaching #67 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name Piper with classmates?
Piper will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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