Paris

Paris - A very unique male name

Paris appeared on the charts for the first time in 1913 on position #1213. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Paris and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Paris? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Paris. The baby boy name Paris was given to 23 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2320 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 63,751 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Paris peaked in popularity 35 years ago in 1991 on position 589.

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Paris is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Paris is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,703 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,857.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Paris is where you live.

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Paris origin and meaning

Greek (mythology and place name)

The name of the Trojan prince in Greek mythology; its deeper origin is unknown. Also the name of the French capital

For a boy, Paris is first the prince of Troy whose abduction of Helen started the Trojan War. As a given name it has been used steadily since 1913, peaked in 1991, and is now far more common for girls.

Attested etymology

Paris is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Paris, pop culture references for the name Paris and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Paris

We've found the following names that sound similar to Paris, sorted by popularity.

Percy / Pierce / Parrish / Price / Perseus / Parks / Parsa / Parris / Pryce / Park /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Paris

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Paris a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Paris?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

PAIR-is · /ˈpærɪs/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Paris — The Trojan prince of Greek mythology whose abduction of Helen sparked the Trojan War (Fictional, ancient) Fictional

Style

MythologicalPlace name

Why parents choose it

Parents choosing Paris for a son are usually reaching for the mythological prince or the city's romance, in a name everyone can spell.

Worth knowing

• For this generation the strongest association is Paris Hilton — a woman — so a boy Paris will explain the choice.
• Paris Jackson is also female; the name now skews girl in US use.