Declining since 2015, #155 for girls today.
Popularity of Piper since 1951
Babies named Piper per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 295 |
| 1960s | 531 |
| 1970s | 719 |
| 1980s | 573 |
| 1990s | 1,252 |
| 2000s | 12,219 |
| 2010s | 33,092 |
| 2020s | 14,037 |
Meaning & origin
Piper entered the U.S. naming landscape as a rarely used surname and occasional given name, first recorded in 1951. Its rise to mainstream popularity began in the early 2000s, accelerating to a peak rank of 44th in 2015. Since then, its popularity has gradually declined, falling to rank 155 in 2025, though it remains a familiar choice. About 1 in 828 girls born in 2025 receive the name, and it has been especially favored in Vermont, Wyoming, and Montana. The name's trajectory shows a steady ascent over six decades, followed by a gentle downslide from its 2015 peak, a pattern typical of many modern surname-inspired names for girls.
Piper derives from the Old English 'pipere', meaning 'piper' or 'one who plays a pipe'. As a surname, it denoted someone who played the pipes, and it later transitioned to a given name. The name gained modern popularity beginning in the mid-20th century, rising steadily from the 1950s and peaking in the 2010s.
Where Piper is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Piper” around the world
Where Piper lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
8
babies in 2025
New Zealand
29
babies in 2025
Australia (NSW)
#100
in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · NSW Registry of BDM (Australia (NSW)).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pip, Pipe
Sibling names for Piper
Names that share Piper's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Avery, Harper, Quinn, Sawyer, Ellery, Cadence, Kenzie, Penny, Teagan, Afton, Averie, Blair, Bristol, Cali, Clarke, Collins, Corrie, Hadley, Holland, Kodi, Lexie, Macy, Marley, Mckenna, Mckinley, Merritt, Monroe, Oaklee, Palmer, Saylor, Scout, Skylar, Stori, Ashby, Aubry, Berkeley, Brinkley, Brynna, Buffy, Carrington, Chaney, Codie, Delta, Everlyn, Greer, Hollyn, Jorie, Journi, Karrington, Kenadi, Kenzi, Kodie, Kynnedi, Larkin, Lexy, Lindley, Linzy, Rayven, Ridley, Roxy, Sailor, Saydee, Story, Alley, Averee, Baylei, Bergen, Bradi, Cadee, Calynn, Corley, Cricket, Darbi, Dilynn, Grier, Halsey, Harvest, Journii, Kadee, Kaedence, Kaly, Kamber, Kasidy, Kenli, Kensi, Kensie, Khloey, Kilynn, Kindle, Larkyn, Loxley, Maizee, Mayce, Mckynzie, Moxie, Penne, Raelle, Rainie, Rorie, Roxi, Rozlynn, Sabre, Sayge, Skarlet, Skipper, Sparrow, Starling, Tailor, Tally, Tatem, Tymber, Vail, Addalee, Addley, Aubriel, Bellany, Berklee, Burkley, Camber, Chancie, Faelyn, Finleigh, Gelsey, Hailei, Jinx, Kalleigh, Keighley, Kenzey, Kenzy, Keylie, Kirbie, Kirston, Kloey, Lainy, Lindzy, Marly, Mayzie, Mckenley, Mckinna, Porschia, Quincie, Savvy, Saydi, Siddalee, Sidnie, Skiler, Skilynn, Swayzee, Caily, Kennley, Paytan, Abrey, Aftan, Ambert, Ambry, Annaston, Anzley, Brycelyn, Cambelle, Camera, Demri, Elleri, Elsey, Evanee, Fergie, Gracelee, Gracilyn, Harbour, Hollan, Indee, Kaedance, Kenidy, Khloei, Khyli, Knightley, Kyilee, Linnet, Londin, Lunden, Mairyn, Marlet, Marloe, Mykenna, Paisely, Paisli, Palin, Patches, Peni, Phinley, Portland, Quinne, Rayli, Rumor, Skyeler, Stassi, Vannah, Wakely
Brothers: Mason, Carter, Asher, Parker, Rowan, Bentley, Braxton, Brody, Caden, Carson, Colby, Colt, Cooper, Gage, Hollis, Hudson, Jefferson, Kingston, Porter, Preston, Skyler, Tucker, Weston, Xander, Anderson, Archer, Baker, Baylor, Benton, Bishop, Bodie, Boston, Brandt, Brecken, Bridger, Brodie, Bronson, Calder, Case, Chadwick, Colsen, Colson, Crosby, Dawson, Dayton, Denver, Destin, Dyson, Finnegan, Fischer, Fisher, Fletcher, Flint, Ford, Foster, Garrison, Gunner, Houston, Huxley, Jagger, Jax, Jaxton, Jennings, Jensen, Jones, Kace, Kamron, Karson, Kenyon, Kiefer, Landen, Mccoy, Merrick, Miller, Nixon, Payson, Ramsey, Reid, Remington, Rogers, Rye, Shepard, Thatcher, Tillman, Tripp, Walker, Watson, Andersen, Arrow, Aven, Baxter, Bently, Bode, Boden, Bowie, Brewer, Brison, Brixton, Broc, Cayde, Chancellor, Coleton, Collier, Colston, Corben, Corbett, Corby, Crue, Cutter, Dash, Decker, Destry, Diesel, Dixon, Drayden, Drayton, Dutton, Granger, Grayden, Greysen, Haden, Henderson, Heston, Huck, Jaxtyn, Jayse, Jazz, Keller, Kemper, Kipp, Kobie, Kolter, Kooper, Krew, Kylar, Larson, Ledger, Maddex, Mavrick, Mckay, Morrison, Ozzy, Paden, Parrish, Patton, Pearson, Quincey, Radley, Ranger, Ransom, Rider, Riker, Rockwell, Rowdy, Ruger, Sanders, Saxon, Schuyler, Slater, Stevens, Stevenson, Stratton, Stryker, Thompson, Torrance, Trysten, Walden, Wheeler, Wilder, Xaiden, Asbury, Avett, Aydon, Banner, Becket, Bodee, Bowden, Bowman, Braddock, Braun, Braxon, Breton, Briston, Brix, Brodee, Bruin, Cainen, Caldwell, Carder, Caston, Chancelor, Chapman, Cheyne, Cobey, Cotton, Coulson, Coulter, Crayton, Cruise, Cutler, Darrow, Dawsen, Draper, Eddison, Evann, Farley, Findley, Fuller, Glover, Graden, Harvard, Hawkins, Haydin, Heron, Hesston, Hobie, Holten, Hoover, Hudsen, Hunner, Jacksen, Janson, Jaxten, Jayton, Jetson, Johnston, Kail, Kamdon, Karver, Keagen, Keeton, Keifer, Kelso, Kenson, Kessler, Kharter, Khyler, Kincaid, Kipling, Kiptyn, Kramer, Kyrian, Lander, Lennix, Locke, Macen, Maddon, Mattix, Nathyn, Oaklen, Olsen, Pacey, Parry, Patterson, Paxon, Paxson, Quintyn, Raider, Riddick, Rigby, Rocket, Rook, Roper, Ruston, Satchel, Sheppard, Slate, Stiles, Stryder, Taber, Tayte, Townsend, Trapper, Trigg, Trip, Tydus, Waylin, Weaver, Westly, Weylin, Whitaker, Whitfield, Whitman, Whitten, Wylee, Armour, Barkley, Becker, Bexton, Blain, Brallan, Braxston, Breckon, Brevan, Brewster, Brick, Brodi, Butler, Chapin, Cinch, Clayson, Coburn, Coleby, Daeton, Deakin, Deckard, Dekker, Drayke, Emrick, Everson, Fields, Fin, Fowler, Gotham, Graceson, Graison, Hawke, Hawken, Heyden, Hodges, Hutchinson, Hyatt, Jager, Jaggar, Javyn, Jaxsin, Jayco, Jenner, Kaide, Kailor, Kaydn, Kaynen, Keaten, Kempton, Kenyen, Koden, Koleton, Korver, Kypton, Lawsen, Layke, Leyland, Livingston, Madox, Magnum, Maguire, Maveryck, Maveryk, Mavric, Mavrik, Mavryk, Mckoy, Motley, Moxon, Pace, Paxten, Raliegh, Redford, Rigdon, Rigley, Ripken, Romney, Rorey, Rucker, Rutledge, Sadler, Saunders, Schneider, Sender, Shooter, Slayter, Stockton, Syd, Tagen, Teller, Tige, Tilden, Tiler, Tipton, Travers, Trigger, Whyatt, Woodward, Wrangler, Wyatte, Wyeth, Caeson, Dyllen, Grantley, Jaiyden, Kaulder, Lynkin, Macrae, Stokely, Aceton, Anchor, Axeton, Bairon, Bingham, Boen, Bohannon, Bolton, Bonham, Boomer, Bosten, Bowdy, Bronc, Brookes, Broxton, Burnham, Cable, Cadan, Callin, Caster, Catcher, Caulder, Cayton, Chais, Chanc, Clarkson, Corgan, Couper, Daemyn, Daxen, Deuce, Dierks, Dodger, Draeden, Drayce, Dreydon, Drezden, Dryden, Dune, Dysen, Elison, Frazer, Gamble, Gavinn, Grainger, Greydon, Gunnison, Hendricks, Hollister, Hooper, Huxson, Jacieon, Jaxel, Jaxn, Jaxsun, Jeycob, Kaniel, Keiffer, Kelten, Keyner, Khale, Kieffer, Kinsler, Kipper, Kix, Klark, Knightly, Kohlson, Kohner, Korby, Kuper, Kutler, Lennex, Maccoy, Matheson, Mattson, Maxey, Maxxwell, Mclane, Nixxon, Piercen, Poe, Racer, Rally, Raydan, Revere, Rhet, Ridgely, Riott, Ritter, Rushton, Sandon, Saxton, Seager, Seaver, Sheriff, Starsky, Statler, Staton, Sutter, Swanson, Taeden, Taggert, Tanyon, Tobyn, Tracer, Traeger, Trask, Trason, Trig, Trooper, Truxton, Trypp, Tryson, Tyner, Vedder, Waller, Wiatt, Wylde, Xaylen, Zanden, Zepplin
Names like Piper
Names whose popularity has moved with Piper's over the last 50 years.

