Piper
boy namePiper entered the US charts in 1997, peaked at #5482 in 2012, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1997–2025
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rank today
#5482
peak (2012)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #7785 |
| 2000s | #8212 |
| 2010s | #7301 |
| 2020s | #10595 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Piper are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Piper alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Piper most popular?
- Piper peaked in 2012, reaching #5482 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Piper with classmates?
- Piper will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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