Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Piper.
National Rank (2025)
#155
All-Time Peak Rank
#67 (2015)
Total U.S. Births
62,718
Unisex Distribution0.3% Boy / 99.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Piper Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Piper
According to SSA data, Piper achieved its highest historical rank of #67 in 2015. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2015 with 4,140 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 53.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 75 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Piper scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-53.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record4,140Births in 2015
Years in Top 100
10yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
75Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:295
1960s:531
1970s:719
1980s:573
1990s:1,252
2000s:12,219
2010s:33,092
2020s:14,037
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesPi-per
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with P, a letter used by only 1.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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