Paris

At a Glance: Name: Paris – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: PAIR-iss

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Paris is a neutral name with a vintage-soul feel, pronounced PAIR-iss (IPA /ˈpærɪs/). It's part of SSA's naming data going back to 1881, giving it a long documented history in the US naming pool, and it carries a 'vintage' era tag in the catalog reflecting that long-standing presence rather than being a recent addition.

Meaning & Origin of Paris

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How to Pronounce Paris

Phonetic: PAIR-iss   IPA: /ˈpærɪs/

Popularity of Paris

Paris peaked at #157 in 2004, when 2,150 babies were given the name, and has since cooled to #484 in 2024 with 633 babies — still in use, just less common than it was twenty years ago.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1881–2024.

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FAQ

How do you pronounce Paris?

Paris is pronounced PAIR-iss (IPA: /ˈpærɪs/).

Is Paris a popular name right now?

Paris peaked at #157 in 2004 and is ranked #484 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)

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