Memphis

Memphis is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 615 babies in the United States.

Memphis at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Memphis

Memphis belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Memphis first appears in Social Security records in 1915 and has been given to 12,144 babies since 1880, including 615 in 2024.

Memphis in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Babies named Memphis in 2024
615
Total since 1880
12,144

Memphis in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Babies named Memphis in 2025
16
Total since 1996
417

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Memphis mean?

The meaning of Memphis is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Memphis a boy or girl name?

Memphis is a unisex name. In 2024, 615 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Memphis?

Memphis comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Memphis?

Memphis is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1915 and has been given to 12,144 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].