What does Paris mean?

Greek: 'of Paris'; French: 'the city'

Is Paris a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Paris is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Paris?

It’s currently ranked #423 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Paris Unisex

Popularity: #872 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationPAIR-iss / /ˈpærɪs/

Greek; French

Meaning

Greek: 'of Paris'; French: 'city name'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Paris is derived from the Greek mythological figure Paris of Troy, known for his role in the Trojan War. In modern times, it is also associated with the capital city of France, which has significant historical and cultural importance. The name has been used in various contexts, including literature and popular culture, often symbolizing romance and sophistication.

Trend Summary

The name Paris has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable rise in the early 2000s.

Variants

Parris
Parys

International Variants

Pari (Persian)
Parigi (Italian)

Famous people named Paris

Paris Hilton is an American media personality and businesswoman known for her reality television appearances and fashion ventures.

Paris Jackson is an American model and actress, recognized as the daughter of pop icon Michael Jackson.

Fictional characters named Paris

Paris is a character in 'The Iliad' by Homer, known for his role in the events leading to the Trojan War.

Paris Geller is a character in the television series 'Gilmore Girls', known for his ambitious and competitive nature.

Sibling Suggestions

Julian Ethan Liam Noah Gabriel Lucas

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Paris was first seen in the United States in 1881. Paris has ranked as high as #932 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in Illinois, California, New York, Michigan, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Paris has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Paris (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	7	54%
CA	6	46%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1881	10
1882	11
1883	7
1884	8
1885	6
1886	10
1888	5
1889	7
1890	13
1892	11
1893	8
1894	12
1895	13
1896	7
1897	7
1898	7
1899	6
1900	9
1901	9
1903	11
1904	6
1906	10
1907	9
1908	12
1909	14
1910	6
1911	8
1912	22
1913	22
1914	27
1915	29
1916	31
1917	38
1918	45
1919	44
1920	44
1921	29
1922	40
1923	62
1924	36
1925	28
1926	29
1927	37
1928	29
1929	32
1930	24
1931	28
1932	26
1933	22
1934	29
1935	20
1936	23
1937	19
1938	31
1939	26
1940	18
1941	17
1942	30
1943	38
1944	33
1945	39
1946	29
1947	32
1948	41
1949	24
1950	26
1951	39
1952	29
1953	27
1954	27
1955	32
1956	77
1957	50
1958	46
1959	49
1960	63
1961	63
1962	59
1963	61
1964	70
1965	59
1966	59
1967	64
1968	62
1969	66
1970	120
1971	128
1972	100
1973	53
1974	76
1975	78
1976	75
1977	78
1978	61
1979	92
1980	109
1981	106
1982	126
1983	101
1984	125
1985	144
1986	143
1987	172
1988	178
1989	230
1990	233
1991	297
1992	275
1993	267
1994	219
1995	204
1996	202
1997	177
1998	203
1999	173
2000	198
2001	143
2002	129
2003	117
2004	96
2005	90
2006	87
2007	70
2008	76
2009	61
2010	78
2011	74
2012	87
2013	107
2014	96
2015	84
2016	81
2017	74
2018	78
2019	74
2020	68
2021	64
2022	62
2023	66
2024	52