Piper Girl
Origin(s)
English; Latin
Meaning
English: flute player; Latin: pipe
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Piper has its roots in English, where it originally referred to a flute player or musician. It gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States. The name is often associated with a lively and spirited personality. Its usage has been influenced by cultural references in media and literature.
Trend Summary
Piper has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Pippa, Peyton, Paz, Piperine, Pia, Piaf
Variants
- Pippa
International Variants
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Famous people named Piper
Piper Perabo is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Coyote Ugly' and the TV series 'Covert Affairs'.
Piper Kerman is an American author recognized for her memoir 'Orange Is the New Black', which inspired the popular Netflix series.
Fictional characters named Piper
Piper Halliwell is a character from the TV series 'Charmed', known for her ability to manipulate time.
Piper McLean is a character in Rick Riordan's 'Heroes of Olympus' series, who is a daughter of Aphrodite.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Piper was first seen in the United States in 1951. Piper has ranked as high as #164 nationally which occurred in 2015 and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and California. In the past 5 years the name Piper has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Piper (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 126 | |
| FL | 95 | |
| NC | 92 | |
| OH | 88 | |
| CA | 84 | |
| GA | 80 | |
| PA | 76 | |
| IN | 74 | |
| IL | 68 | |
| TN | 62 | |
| WA | 59 | |
| MN | 53 | |
| MO | 53 | |
| CO | 51 | |
| NY | 50 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1952 | 35 |
| 1953 | 40 |
| 1954 | 36 |
| 1955 | 32 |
| 1956 | 37 |
| 1957 | 40 |
| 1958 | 40 |
| 1959 | 24 |
| 1960 | 25 |
| 1961 | 32 |
| 1962 | 44 |
| 1963 | 48 |
| 1964 | 70 |
| 1965 | 51 |
| 1966 | 65 |
| 1967 | 59 |
| 1968 | 77 |
| 1969 | 60 |
| 1970 | 81 |
| 1971 | 64 |
| 1972 | 68 |
| 1973 | 69 |
| 1974 | 69 |
| 1975 | 68 |
| 1976 | 54 |
| 1977 | 86 |
| 1978 | 90 |
| 1979 | 70 |
| 1980 | 79 |
| 1981 | 70 |
| 1982 | 58 |
| 1983 | 54 |
| 1984 | 54 |
| 1985 | 59 |
| 1986 | 51 |
| 1987 | 57 |
| 1988 | 38 |
| 1989 | 54 |
| 1990 | 63 |
| 1991 | 63 |
| 1992 | 62 |
| 1993 | 73 |
| 1994 | 86 |
| 1995 | 98 |
| 1996 | 145 |
| 1997 | 179 |
| 1998 | 159 |
| 1999 | 324 |
| 2000 | 522 |
| 2001 | 705 |
| 2002 | 643 |
| 2003 | 902 |
| 2004 | 1,214 |
| 2005 | 1,261 |
| 2006 | 1,385 |
| 2007 | 1,483 |
| 2008 | 1,913 |
| 2009 | 2,191 |
| 2010 | 2,142 |
| 2011 | 2,736 |
| 2012 | 3,070 |
| 2013 | 3,191 |
| 2014 | 3,868 |
| 2015 | 4,139 |
| 2016 | 3,955 |
| 2017 | 3,567 |
| 2018 | 3,229 |
| 2019 | 3,188 |
| 2020 | 2,900 |
| 2021 | 2,739 |
| 2022 | 2,493 |
| 2023 | 2,073 |
| 2024 | 1,877 |