Paris

Paris is a unisex name of Greek 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 685 babies in the United States.

Paris at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈpæɹɪs/

About the name Paris

Paris belongs to the Greek 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, Paris first appears in Social Security records in 1881 and has been given to 42,357 babies since 1880, including 685 in 2024.

Paris in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Babies named Paris in 2024
685
Total since 1880
42,357

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Paris mean?

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

Is Paris a boy or girl name?

Paris is a unisex name. In 2024, 685 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Paris?

Paris comes from the Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Paris?

Paris is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1881 and has been given to 42,357 babies since 1880.

How do you pronounce Paris?

Paris is pronounced /ˈpæɹɪs/ (IPA).

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