Girl
Piper
pipe player
About Piper
Energy and personality radiate from this spirited single-syllable-feeling name that packs remarkable punch. Piper suggests someone lively and engaging, the kind of person who brings enthusiasm to every endeavor. Its occupational heritage adds depth without weighing down the name's light, playful character. The strong 'p' sound provides confidence while the softer ending keeps it feminine and approachable. This name works beautifully across ages, equally fitting for an adventurous child and a professional adult. It stands firmly on its own without needing embellishment, demonstrating that sometimes the most impactful choices are the most straightforward ones. Piper feels both vintage-cool and thoroughly modern simultaneously.
Popularity of the Name Piper
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | #697 | #736 | |||
| 2000 | #511 | #160 | #531 | ||
| 2001 | #411 | #656 | #98 | #392 | |
| 2002 | #448 | #478 | #116 | #413 | |
| 2003 | #343 | #490 | #108 | #395 | |
| 2004 | #266 | #483 | #149 | #381 | |
| 2005 | #259 | #398 | #112 | #308 | |
| 2006 | #246 | #424 | #158 | #336 | |
| 2007 | #240 | #523 | #122 | #297 | |
| 2008 | #172 | #696 | #114 | #260 | |
| 2009 | #147 | #621 | #88 | #190 | |
| 2010 | #144 | #717 | #95 | #211 | |
| 2011 | #110 | #511 | #131 | #155 | |
| 2012 | #98 | #422 | #75 | #858 | #143 |
| 2013 | #97 | #456 | #65 | #122 | |
| 2014 | #75 | #277 | #68 | #830 | #85 |
| 2015 | #67 | #231 | #51 | #491 | #79 |
| 2016 | #67 | #184 | #43 | #355 | #104 |
| 2017 | #81 | #162 | #54 | #362 | #114 |
| 2018 | #88 | #154 | #67 | #403 | #120 |
| 2019 | #84 | #167 | #49 | #293 | #111 |
| 2020 | #91 | #159 | #67 | #350 | #127 |
| 2021 | #96 | #165 | #72 | #269 | #132 |
| 2022 | #114 | #188 | #71 | #380 | #163 |
| 2023 | #135 | #197 | #103 | #592 | #169 |
| 2024 | #159 | #198 | #136 | #603 | #220 |
| 2025 | #155 | #206 | #139 | #464 | #203 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Piper
Names Similar to Piper
Nicknames for Piper
- Pip
- Pippa
- Pippi
- Pipes
Famous People Named Piper
| Piper Perabo | American actress |
| Piper Curda | American actress and singer |
| Piper Gooding | American soccer player |
| Piper Gilles | Canadian ice dancer |
| Piper Dellums | American civil rights activist |
| Piper Gillespie | Australian actress |
| Piper Alpha | American artist and activist |
| Piper Laurie | Scottish model and actress |
| Piper Palmieri | American soccer player |
| Piper O'Neill | Australian actress |
| Piper Reese | American entertainment reporter |
| Piper Shaw | British singer and songwriter |
| Piper Turgeon | Canadian swimmer |
| Piper Vinson | American ice hockey player |
| Piper Westrom | American volleyball player |
| Piper Heidsieck | French champagne house founder |
| Piper Kerman | American author and activist |
| Piper Maitland | American author |
Characters Named Piper
| Piper Halliwell | From the TV show "Charmed" |
| Piper Chapman | From the TV show "Orange is the New Black" |
| Piper McLean | From the book series "Percy Jackson & the Olympians" |
| Piper Shaw | From the movie "Scream" |
| Piper Wright | From the TV show "Piper's Picks TV" |
| Piper Green | From the book series "Piper Green and the Fairy Tree" |
| Piper Billups | From the movie "Dreamgirls" |
| Piper Pinwheeler | From the movie "Flight of the Navigator" |
| Piper Mackenzie Harris | From the TV show "The Americans" |
| Piper Reed | From the book series "Piper Reed, Navy Brat" |
| Piper Maru | From the TV show "The X-Files" |
| Piper Mason | From the TV show "Terror in the Woods" |
| Piper Perabo | From the movie "Coyote Ugly" |
| Piper Smith | From the TV show "The Next Step" |