Piper

Piper is a girl's 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 1,877 girls in the United States.

Piper at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈpaɪpə(ɹ)/

About the name Piper

Piper 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, Piper first appears in Social Security records in 1951. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #67 in 2015, and in 2024 1,877 babies received the name — 60,757 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Piper in US records

First recorded (US)
1951
Best US rank
#67 in 2015
Peak year
2015
Babies named Piper in 2024
1,877
Total since 1880
60,757

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Piper mean?

The meaning of Piper 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 Piper a boy or girl name?

Piper is a girl name. In 2024, 1,877 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Piper?

Piper comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Piper?

Piper first appears in US records in 1951. Its best-ever ranking was #67 in 2015, and 1,877 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Piper?

Piper is pronounced /ˈpaɪpə(ɹ)/ (IPA).

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