Piper: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Originally a surname for a pipe player, now a zippy modern name with energy to spare.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #81
- Peak
- #64 in 2016
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Piper Means
Piper is a girl name of English origin. Originally a surname for a pipe player, now a zippy modern name with energy to spare.
How Popular Piper Is
Piper currently ranks #81 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #64 in 2016. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Piper
- Piper Halliwell from Charmed helped make this a popular girls' name.
- Piper Chapman from Orange is the New Black gave it a rebellious edge.
- Piper Laurie was a golden-age Hollywood actress.
Names Like Piper
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Piper
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Piper.
Questions About Piper
What does Piper mean?
Piper is a girl name of English origin. Originally a surname for a pipe player, now a zippy modern name with energy to spare.
How popular is Piper?
Piper currently ranks #81 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #64 in 2016. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Piper come from?
Piper comes from English roots. Piper Halliwell from Charmed helped make this a popular girls' name.
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