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👦As Boy Name

1916

First Year

2026

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#404

Peak Rank

11K

Total Count

42

Years Active

👧As Girl Name

1915

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#1024

Peak Rank

3K

Total Count

30

Years Active

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## The Story of Memphis

### As a girl name

Memphis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1915, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 251 Memphiss were born — ranking #1,024 that year. As of 2026, Memphis ranks #1,403 for girls with 159 births, gradually rising (+14%). In total, more than 3K Memphiss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

### As a boy name

Memphis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1916, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 768 Memphiss were born — ranking #404 that year. As of 2026, Memphis ranks #592 for boys with 489 births, gradually falling (-14%). In total, more than 11K Memphiss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys 

## Popularity by State

👧 Girls 👦 Boys 

ME

WA

MT

ND

MN

WI

MI

NY

VT

NH

MA

OR

ID

SD

IA

IL

IN

OH

PA

NJ

CT

RI

CA

NV

WY

NE

MO

KY

WV

VA

MD

DE

DC

UT

CO

KS

AR

TN

NC

SC

AK

AZ

NM

OK

LA

MS

AL

GA

HI

TX

FL

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

500+

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## Names that sound like Memphis

Phonetically similar names — useful when Memphis is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Menace
* Momus
* Mimus
* Moonface
* Maphis
* Mimos
* Minious
* [Minus](/minus)
* Mamas
* Memos
* Nymphs
* Mommas

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Memphis

What does the name Memphis mean?

Memphis is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Memphis in 2026?

In 2026, Memphis ranks #592 among boys' names in the U.S., with 489 babies given the name that year.

When was Memphis most popular?

Memphis reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #404 that year with 768 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Memphis most popular?

Memphis has historically been most popular in South Dakota, Kentucky, West Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Memphis.

Is Memphis a unisex name?

Yes — Memphis is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 20% of Memphiss assigned female and 80% assigned male historically.

What names go well with Memphis?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Memphis include Gail, Dino, Christophe. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

### 👦 Similar Boy Names 

[👦GailPeak #404](/gail)[👦DinoPeak #404](/dino)[👦ChristophePeak #404](/christophe)[👦EphraimPeak #403](/ephraim)

### 👧 Similar Girl Names 

[👧AzeliePeak #1024](/azelie)[👧CameliaPeak #1024](/camelia)[👧DaisyePeak #1024](/daisye)[👧KlaraPeak #1024](/klara)

## About the name Memphis 

Memphis is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 11K births in the dataset. Memphis's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #404\. Use the chart and map above to compare Memphis's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2021 → ](/year/2021)
* [ Names of the 2020s → ](/decade/2020s)
* [ Names starting with "M" → ](/letter/m)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Browse unisex names → ](/names/unisex)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.