Piper
Peaked at #67 nationally in 2015, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1951, Piper has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Piper — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#67
in 2015
Current rank
#160
in 2024
Years tracked
74
1951–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1951, Piper reached its peak popularity for girls in 2015, ranking #67 nationally with 4,139 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #75 (2014) to #160 (2024) — a 53% drop.
As of 2024, Piper ranks #160 nationally for girls, with 1,877 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #160 | 1,877 |
| 2023 | #135 | 2,073 |
| 2022 | #114 | 2,493 |
| 2021 | #96 | 2,739 |
| 2020 | #91 | 2,900 |
| 2019 | #84 | 3,188 |
| 2018 | #88 | 3,229 |
| 2017 | #81 | 3,567 |
Piper — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#5663
in 2012
Current rank
#11939
in 2024
Years tracked
24
1997–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1997, Piper reached its peak popularity for boys in 2012, ranking #5663 nationally with 16 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #7419 (2014) to #11939 (2024) — a 38% drop.
As of 2024, Piper ranks #11939 nationally for boys, with 6 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #11,939 | 6 |
| 2021 | #9,473 | 8 |
| 2020 | #13,558 | 5 |
| 2018 | #9,444 | 8 |
| 2017 | #7,988 | 10 |
| 2016 | #7,035 | 12 |
| 2015 | #6,226 | 14 |
| 2014 | #7,419 | 11 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Piper most popular?
Piper was most popular in 2015, when it ranked #67 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Piper becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Piper?
At least 60,973 babies have been recorded with the name Piper in the US since 1951, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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