Piper

Rank 113th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Piper was 113th most popular baby name for girls and 278th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,477 babies were named Piper in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,357 babies in the United States were named Piper. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 2.2% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Piper is around 11 to 12 years old.

The name "Piper" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Piper include Pip and Pipes.

Piper Meaning & Origin

The name Piper, often associated with joy and music, commonly signifies "one who plays the pipe or flute."

The name Piper is described as cunning, spunky and melodious.

Pronunciation

Piper is pronounced pye-pehr in English. The name Piper has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Piper

  • The popular TV show "Charmed" features a character named Piper Halliwell, who is known for her power to freeze time.

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Geography

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