Names Starting With P
GirlEnglish#85 in 2025
Piper
Piper is a girls' name of English origin meaning “One who plays the pipe or flute.” It ranked #85 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
PY-pur
meaning & origin
The name Piper means “One who plays the pipe or flute.” It comes from the English language tradition.
An English occupational surname for a pipe or flute player. It gained significant traction as a given name in the 2010s, boosted by the TV series Orange Is the New Black and its energetic, upbeat sound.
popularity over time
#932020
#892021
#882022
#862023
#852024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #85 |
| 2023 | #86 |
| 2022 | #88 |
| 2021 | #89 |
| 2020 | #93 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Piper
- Piper Perabo
- Piper Kerman
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