Paris Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In Shakespeare’s play “Romeo and Juliet,” Paris is the nobleman who wishes to marry Juliet. This literary reference adds a classic touch to the name.

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A Deep Dive

Paris Overview

Meaning

A tribe of Gaul

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

Greek

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word “pâris,” meaning “pouch” or “wallet”

Pronunciation

/ˈpærɪs/

Popularity

Paris is a well-known name globally, especially in Anglophone countries and France. In the USA, Paris ranked #492 for girls in 2023​

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Nature-inspired

Associated Traits

Stylish, cosmopolitan, artistic, adventurous.

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

In Greek mythology, Paris was the Trojan prince who sparked the Trojan War by eloping with Helen of Troy​

Name Day

October 5th (France)​
A Deep Dive

Paris Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Parisa, Parris, Parisienne, Parys, París

Common Nicknames

Pari, Riss, Pippa, Peri

Diminutives

P, Pary, Ris, Parry, Ari

Famous People

  • Paris Hilton
    (American Media Personality)
  • Paris Jackson
    (American Model)
  • Paris Barclay
    (American Director)
  • Paris Bennett
    (American Singer)
  • Paris Cullins
    (American Comic Book Artist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Paris, Texas"
    (Film)
  • Paris Geller
    ("Gilmore Girls," TV Series)
  • Paris Hilton
    ("The Simple Life," TV Series)
  • Paris Bennett
    ("American Idol," TV Series)
  • Paris
    ("Romeo and Juliet," Play by William Shakespeare)

Places

  • Paris City
    (Île-de-France, France)
  • Paris Mountain State Park
    (South Carolina, USA)
  • Paris Township
    (Portage County, Ohio, USA)
  • Paris City
    (Idaho, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Paris?

Paris means “a tribe of Gaul” in Greek. The name is associated with someone charming and adventurous.

What Is the Origin of The Name Paris?

The name Paris originates from Greek mythology, where Paris was a prince of Troy. It’s derived from the Greek word “pâris,” meaning “pouch” or “wallet.”

Paris Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Paris in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4442021#4902022#4922023
Top 3 Rankings#1572004#2052005#2562013

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Paris

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023492
(-2 from 2022)
618
(-24 from 2022)
0.03533
2022490
(-46 from 2021)
642
(-61 from 2021)
0.03580
2021444
(-28 from 2020)
703
(-44 from 2020)
0.03924
2020416
(-71 from 2019)
747
(-169 from 2019)
0.04226
2019345
(-17 from 2018)
916
(-73 from 2018)
0.04992
2018328
(-28 from 2017)
989
(-101 from 2017)
0.05318
2017300
(-26 from 2016)
1090
(-70 from 2016)
0.05770
2016274
(-11 from 2015)
1160
(-57 from 2015)
0.05992
2015263
(+6 from 2014)
1217
(-13 from 2014)
0.06238
2014269
(-13 from 2013)
1230
(-12 from 2013)
0.06287
2013256
(+18 from 2012)
1242
(+58 from 2012)
0.06443
2012274
(+64 from 2011)
1184
(+246 from 2011)
0.06105
2011338
(-12 from 2010)
938
(-46 from 2010)
0.04841
2010326
(+83 from 2009)
984
(+207 from 2009)
0.05019
2009409
(+51 from 2008)
777
(+89 from 2008)
0.03837
2008460
(-80 from 2007)
688
(-179 from 2007)
0.03303
2007380
(-119 from 2006)
867
(-398 from 2006)
0.04096
2006261
(-56 from 2005)
1265
(-428 from 2005)
0.06051
2005205
(-48 from 2004)
1693
(-457 from 2004)
0.08342
2004157
(+115 from 2003)
2150
(+990 from 2003)
0.10655
2003272
(+191 from 2002)
1160
(+543 from 2002)
0.05781
2002463
(+44 from 2001)
617
(+75 from 2001)
0.03124
2001507
(-34 from 2000)
542
(-43 from 2000)
0.02736
2000473
(-8 from 1999)
585
(+15 from 1999)
0.02931
1999465
(-9 from 1998)
570
(+5 from 1998)
0.02928
1998456
(+46 from 1997)
565
(+73 from 1997)
0.02915
1997502
(+37 from 1996)
492
(+59 from 1996)
0.02577
1996539
(-25 from 1995)
433
(-41 from 1995)
0.02258
1995514
(-26 from 1994)
474
(-36 from 1994)
0.02467
1994488
(-50 from 1993)
510
(-61 from 1993)
0.02616
1993438
(+27 from 1992)
571
(+42 from 1992)
0.02896
1992465
(+29 from 1991)
529
(+46 from 1991)
0.02639
1991494
(+48 from 1990)
483
(+44 from 1990)
0.02375
1990542
(+50 from 1989)
439
(+72 from 1989)
0.02137
1989592
(+67 from 1988)
367
(+74 from 1988)
0.01842
1988659
(-48 from 1987)
293
(-22 from 1987)
0.01524
1987611
(+19 from 1986)
315
(+20 from 1986)
0.01681
1986630
(+176 from 1985)
295
(+91 from 1985)
0.01598
1985806
(+222 from 1984)
204
(+66 from 1984)
0.01105
19841028
(+161 from 1983)
138
(+29 from 1983)
0.00765
19831189
(+25 from 1982)
109
(-1 from 1982)
0.00609
19821214
(+239 from 1981)
110
(+27 from 1981)
0.00606
19811453
(+251 from 1980)
83
(+17 from 1980)
0.00464
19801704
(+128 from 1979)
66
(+8 from 1979)
0.00371
19791832
(+83 from 1978)
58
(+7 from 1978)
0.00337
19781915
(+37 from 1977)
51
(+1 from 1977)
0.00310
19771952
(-69 from 1976)
50
(+2 from 1976)
0.00304
19761883
(+476 from 1975)
48
(+14 from 1975)
0.00305
19752359
(-599 from 1974)
34
(-17 from 1974)
0.00218
19741760
(+96 from 1973)
51
(+6 from 1973)
0.00326
19731856
(+33 from 1972)
45
(+1 from 1972)
0.00290
19721889
(-249 from 1971)
44
(-12 from 1971)
0.00273
19711640
(-97 from 1970)
56
(-7 from 1970)
0.00320
19701543
(+3 from 1969)
63
(+4 from 1969)
0.00344
19691546
(+230 from 1968)
59
(+15 from 1968)
0.00335
19681776
(-159 from 1967)
44
(-5 from 1967)
0.00257
19671617
(+210 from 1966)
49
(+10 from 1966)
0.00285
19661827
(-477 from 1965)
39
(-27 from 1965)
0.00222
19651350
(+22 from 1964)
66
(-1 from 1964)
0.00361
19641372
(-31 from 1963)
67
(-1 from 1963)
0.00342
19631341
(-82 from 1962)
68
(-9 from 1962)
0.00342
19621259
(+2 from 1961)
77
No change from 1961
0.00380
19611261
(+206 from 1960)
77
(+21 from 1960)
0.00371
19601467
(+149 from 1959)
56
(+11 from 1959)
0.00269
19591616
(+832 from 1958)
45
(+23 from 1958)
0.00216
19582448
(-520 from 1957)
22
(-10 from 1957)
0.00106
19571928
(-132 from 1956)
32
(-3 from 1956)
0.00153
19561796
(+313 from 1955)
35
(+9 from 1955)
0.00170
19552109
(+340 from 1954)
26
(+6 from 1954)
0.00130
19542449
(+249 from 1953)
20
(+4 from 1953)
0.00100
19532698
(+2211 from 1952)
16
(+10 from 1952)
0.00083
19524909
(-1625 from 1951)
6
(-5 from 1951)
0.00032
19513284
(-233 from 1950)
11
(-1 from 1950)
0.00060
19503051
(+342 from 1949)
12
(+2 from 1949)
0.00068
19493393
(-43 from 1948)
10
No change from 1948
0.00057
19483350
(+657 from 1947)
10
(+2 from 1947)
0.00057
19474007
(-577 from 1946)
8
(-1 from 1946)
0.00044
19463430
(-484 from 1944)
9
(-1 from 1944)
0.00056
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19442946
(+303 from 1943)
10
(+1 from 1943)
0.00073
19433249
(+1372 from 1942)
9
(+4 from 1942)
0.00063
19424621
(-1062 from 1941)
5
(-2 from 1941)
0.00036
19413559
(-62 from 1931)
7
No change from 1931
0.00056
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19313497
(+550 from 1930)
7
(+1 from 1930)
0.00063
19304047
(-777 from 1926)
6
(-3 from 1926)
0.00051
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19263270
(+123 from 1924)
9
No change from 1924
0.00073
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19243393
(+983 from 1923)
9
(+3 from 1923)
0.00069
19234376
(+599 from 1920)
6
(+1 from 1920)
0.00048
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19204975
(-1523 from 1919)
5
(-3 from 1919)
0.00040
19193452
(+417 from 1918)
8
(+1 from 1918)
0.00068
19183869
(-525 from 1917)
7
(-1 from 1917)
0.00058
19173344
First SSA data recorded
8
First SSA data recorded
0.00071
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Paris

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#8902021#9852022#10302023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3962021#4802022#4512023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3322021#3462022#3612023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1732021#1522022#1952023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#6872021#5982022#9272023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5682021#4952022#5062023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2192021#2252022#3082023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4082021#4652022#4352023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4652021#3902022#5182023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#5472021#3952022#4082023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3032021#4242022#3852023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2702021#1732022#2352023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3182021#3602022#2502023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1172021#2112022#1422023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1632021#2722022#3172023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#5952021#7332022#4962023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3302021#6412022#3402023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4712021#5022022#4982023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4542021#5752022#5512023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#5732021#6142022#5142023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#7322021#11942022#5382023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#7492017#7422019#8312023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2292021#6522022#1922023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#8012020#6502021#4652022

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4082019#6002020#5252021

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2712019#4172020#2892021

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#7372019#7342020#6202021

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2842021#7152022#4672023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2772019#2422021#2222022

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#10532014#8692017#5432018

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5042020#3652021#5362022

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#5532021#8452022#9562023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5452016#6822017#7762022

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#7582010#6342013#6892020

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#7202015#4422016#3742021

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#6672017#6762018#6502022

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4612013#4532015#2162017

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1752015#2262016#2132022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1952004#2192005#3202014

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2322003#2452004#2352005

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2782003#2582004#4232010

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#3351990#1212004#2852005

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2692003#2132004

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1842003#2082015

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1202004

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1822004#2422005

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1082004

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2622004

Popularity Rankings for Paris in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#862002#582003#682004

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3182014#3802015#4022016

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3332008#4672012#4132013

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7642021#4202022#4042023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4392008#4302010#4462021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5992014#5482015

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#6322019#5972020#6402021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#7232020#9802021#12512022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7342004

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Paris a Name for Boys or Girls?

While Paris can be a boy’s or girl’s name, it has become especially trendy for girls in recent years. The name’s unique charm works well for anyone.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Paris

Paris in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Paris Hilton (Media Personality, born 1981): An American socialite, businesswoman, model, and singer who gained fame through reality TV and her entrepreneurial ventures.
  • Paris Jackson (Model, born 1998): The daughter of Michael Jackson, she is an American model, actress, and musician.
  • Paris Barclay (Director, born 1956): An American television director and producer, recognized for his work on shows like "Sons of Anarchy" and "NYPD Blue."
  • Paris Bennett (Singer, born 1988): An American singer who gained fame as a contestant on the fifth season of "American Idol."
  • Paris Cullins (Comic Book Artist, born 1951): An American comic book artist known for his work on titles like "Blue Devil" and "Blue Beetle."
  • Paris Lees (Journalist, born 1987): A British journalist, presenter, and transgender rights activist.
  • Paris Themmen (Actor, born 1959): An American former child actor best known for his role as Mike Teevee in the 1971 film "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory."
  • "Paris, Texas" (1984 Film): A drama about a man who reunites with his son and ex-wife after years of separation.
  • Paris Geller ("Gilmore Girls," 2000 TV Series): A highly ambitious and often abrasive student at Chilton and Yale.
  • Paris Hilton ("The Simple Life," 2003 TV Series): A reality TV show featuring the socialite and her friend Nicole Richie.
  • Paris Bennett ("American Idol," 2006 TV Series): A contestant known for her powerful voice and impressive performances.
  • Paris ("Romeo and Juliet," 1597 Play by William Shakespeare): A nobleman who wishes to marry Juliet.
  • "Midnight in Paris" (2011 Film): A romantic comedy about a writer who travels back in time to 1920s Paris each night.
  • Paris City (Île-de-France, France): The capital and most populous city of France, known for its historical landmarks and cultural influence.
  • Paris Mountain State Park (South Carolina, USA): A state park with scenic trails and a picturesque lake.
  • Paris Township (Portage County, Ohio, USA): A township with a rural character and a close-knit community.
  • Paris City (Idaho, USA): A city with a historic tabernacle and scenic views of Bear Lake.

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  • Carys
  • Charis
  • Maris
  • Damaris
  • Aris

Sibling Names for Paris

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