Memphis
Memphis is a boy's name of Egyptian origin.
Meaning
Enduring and beautiful.
Origin and history
Memphis is a place-name of Ancient Egyptian origin, derived via Greek from the name of the ancient capital Men-nefer. It is famously associated with the city in Tennessee, known for its rich musical heritage. In recent years, it has gained popularity as a bold, contemporary American given name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
10,185 babies in the United States have been named Memphis since 1880. It ranks #1187 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #490.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.3 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
- NC (5.6 %)
- CA (5.5 %)
- GA (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 16 |
| 1920-1930 | 47 |
| 1930-1940 | 12 |
| 1940-1950 | 17 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,966 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,458 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,664 |
Famous people named Memphis
- Memphis Depay: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Memphis Bleek: Rapper, Executive
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from Men-nefer, the ancient capital of Inebu-hedj in Lower Egypt.
- The modern name strongly evokes Memphis, Tennessee, famous as the home of blues and rock and roll.
- Memphis has seen significant growth as a given name in the United States during the 21st century.