FIRST NAME
Memphis
Memphis is the 1,480th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 5,644 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 1,311 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #1,480 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
5,644
living · #1,480
BABIES NAMED MEMPHIS BY BIRTH YEAR · 1916–2025
2025437
As a male name, Memphis peaked in 2021, when 768 babies were named Memphis (the #404 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #6,171 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
1,311
living · #6,171
BABIES NAMED MEMPHIS BY BIRTH YEAR · 1915–2025
2025143
As a female name, Memphis peaked in 2022, when 251 babies were named Memphis (the #1024 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)