Paris
Paris is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Etymology uncertain; historically associated with the mythological Trojan prince or the Celtic Parisii tribe.
Origin and history
Paris originated in Greek mythology as a prince of Troy whose abduction of Helen triggered the Trojan War. Though historically used for males, it gained contemporary popularity in the late 20th century for both boys and girls. In modern times, it is also associated with the capital city of France.
Popularity in the United States
9,260 babies in the United States have been named Paris since 1880. It ranks #1256 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1556.
States where it is most popular
- IL (17.5 %)
- CA (14.9 %)
- NY (14.7 %)
- MI (8.7 %)
- OH (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 64 |
| 1890-1900 | 84 |
| 1900-1910 | 80 |
| 1910-1920 | 272 |
| 1920-1930 | 366 |
| 1930-1940 | 248 |
| 1940-1950 | 301 |
| 1950-1960 | 402 |
| 1960-1970 | 626 |
| 1970-1980 | 861 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,434 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,250 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,067 |
| 2010-2019 | 833 |
| 2020-2029 | 372 |
Famous people named Paris
- Paris Barclay: Director, Producer
- Paris Themmen: Actor
Fun facts
- In Homer's Iliad, Paris is the prince who awarded the golden apple to Aphrodite, leading to the Trojan War.
- The French capital took its name from the Celtic Parisii tribe who lived on the banks of the Seine River.