Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Memphis.
β¦ Enduring and beautifulπ Greek, Other
National Rank (2025)#640
All-Time Peak Rank#404Achieved 2021
Total U.S. Births10,185since 1880
Unisex Distribution79.8% Boy / 20.2% GirlLeans Male
First Recorded1916Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade2010s768 births in 2021
π‘ The Memphis Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
π Meaning & Etymology
Primary MeaningEnduring and beautiful
Language OriginGreek, Other
Origin Typemultiple
Derived from Greek ΞΞΞΌΟΞΉΟ, which originates from the ancient Egyptian 'Men-nefer', meaning 'enduring and beautiful' or 'established and beautiful'.
Pronunciation:MEM-fis
Etymology confidence:
Medium
π The Story Behind Memphis
According to SSA data, Memphis achieved its highest historical rank of #404 in 2021. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2021 with 768 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 9.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 26 consecutive years.
π Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 β 2025)
Registration footprint of Memphis across 145 years of SSA data.
5-Year Trajectory
Declining
10-Year Shift
+9.0% Growth
18801920196020002025
π Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record768births in 2021
Years in Top 1000 yrs
Years in Top 5006 yrs
Registry Streak26 yrs
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Largest 1-Year JumpN/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 16
1920s: 47
1930s: 12
1940s: 17
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 0
1980s: 0
1990s: 5
2000s: 1,966
2010s: 4,458
2020s: 3,664
π Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMem-phis
Letter Count7 letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Length Percentile
Longer than 54.1% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
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π Authentic State & Regional Rankings
Highest Ranking State
Kentucky
Top States
Kentucky, Tennessee, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Missouri
