Piper Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Piper is featured in literature, including the famous “Pied Piper of Hamelin,” a German legend about a flute-playing rat catcher.

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A Deep Dive

Piper Overview

Meaning

Pipe/flute player

Gender

Girl

Origin

British, English

Etymology

Derived from the English surname meaning “pipe player”​ (BabyCenter)​​ (Behind the Name)​.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈpaɪ.pər/

Popularity

The name Piper was popular in 2016, ranking 67th for girls in the USA. By 2023, it was in the top 150.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Modern, Cute, Occupational

Associated Traits

Modern, youthful, energetic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Piper represents universal harmony in Greco-Roman mythology and is associated with the mythica
A Deep Dive

Piper Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Pyper, Pipper, Piperly, Pippy

Common Nicknames

Pippa, Pipster

Diminutives

Pip, Pipi

Famous People

  • Piper Perabo
    (American Actress)
  • Piper Laurie
    (American Actress)
  • Piper Curda
    (American Actress)
  • Piper Kerman
    (American Author)
  • Piper Rockelle
    (American YouTuber)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Piper Chapman
    ("Orange Is the New Black," TV Series)
  • Piper Halliwell
    ("Charmed," TV Series)
  • "Piper"
    (Animated Short Film)
  • Piper McLean
    ("Percy Jackson & The Olympians," Novel Series)

Places

  • Piper City
    (Illinois, USA)
  • Piper Park
    (California, USA)
  • Piper Mountain
    (California, USA)
  • Piper Lake
    (South Dakota, USA)
  • Piper Drive
    (Florida, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Piper?

Piper means “flute player” or “one who plays the pipe.” Individuals named Piper are often seen as lively and musical, with a spirited and joyful personality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Piper?

The name Piper has English origins, originally used as an occupational surname for someone who played the pipe or flute.

Piper Name Popularity

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

United States flagUnited States#962021#1142022#1332023
Top 3 Rankings#672015#672016#752014

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Piper

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023133
(-19 from 2022)
2066
(-423 from 2022)
0.11811
2022114
(-18 from 2021)
2489
(-250 from 2021)
0.13881
202196
(-5 from 2020)
2739
(-158 from 2020)
0.15288
202091
(-7 from 2019)
2897
(-289 from 2019)
0.16389
201984
(+4 from 2018)
3186
(-42 from 2018)
0.17364
201888
(-8 from 2017)
3228
(-339 from 2017)
0.17358
201780
(-13 from 2016)
3567
(-387 from 2016)
0.18881
201667
No change from 2015
3954
(-185 from 2015)
0.20425
201567
(+8 from 2014)
4139
(+271 from 2014)
0.21216
201475
(+22 from 2013)
3868
(+677 from 2013)
0.19772
201397
(+1 from 2012)
3191
(+121 from 2012)
0.16554
201298
(+12 from 2011)
3070
(+334 from 2011)
0.15829
2011110
(+34 from 2010)
2736
(+594 from 2010)
0.14120
2010144
(+3 from 2009)
2142
(-49 from 2009)
0.10925
2009147
(+25 from 2008)
2191
(+278 from 2008)
0.10819
2008172
(+68 from 2007)
1913
(+430 from 2007)
0.09184
2007240
(+5 from 2006)
1483
(+98 from 2006)
0.07007
2006245
(+14 from 2005)
1385
(+124 from 2005)
0.06625
2005259
(+7 from 2004)
1261
(+47 from 2004)
0.06213
2004266
(+77 from 2003)
1214
(+312 from 2003)
0.06016
2003343
(+105 from 2002)
902
(+259 from 2002)
0.04496
2002448
(-37 from 2001)
643
(-62 from 2001)
0.03256
2001411
(+100 from 2000)
705
(+183 from 2000)
0.03559
2000511
(+185 from 1999)
522
(+198 from 1999)
0.02616
1999696
(+480 from 1998)
324
(+165 from 1998)
0.01664
19981176
(-116 from 1997)
159
(-20 from 1997)
0.00820
19971060
(+159 from 1996)
179
(+34 from 1996)
0.00938
19961219
(+331 from 1995)
145
(+47 from 1995)
0.00756
19951550
(+164 from 1994)
98
(+12 from 1994)
0.00510
19941714
(+207 from 1993)
86
(+13 from 1993)
0.00441
19931921
(+236 from 1992)
73
(+11 from 1992)
0.00370
19922157
(-46 from 1991)
62
(-1 from 1991)
0.00309
19912111
(-30 from 1990)
63
No change from 1990
0.00310
19902081
(+141 from 1989)
63
(+9 from 1989)
0.00307
19892222
(+522 from 1988)
54
(+16 from 1988)
0.00271
19882744
(-782 from 1987)
38
(-19 from 1987)
0.00198
19871962
(+117 from 1986)
57
(+6 from 1986)
0.00304
19862079
(-198 from 1985)
51
(-8 from 1985)
0.00276
19851881
(+40 from 1984)
59
(+5 from 1984)
0.00320
19841921
(-14 from 1983)
54
No change from 1983
0.00299
19831907
(-57 from 1982)
54
(-4 from 1982)
0.00302
19821850
(-208 from 1981)
58
(-12 from 1981)
0.00320
19811642
(-140 from 1980)
70
(-9 from 1980)
0.00391
19801502
(+103 from 1979)
79
(+9 from 1979)
0.00444
19791605
(-265 from 1978)
70
(-19 from 1978)
0.00406
19781340
(-9 from 1977)
89
(+3 from 1977)
0.00541
19771331
(+416 from 1976)
86
(+32 from 1976)
0.00523
19761747
(-249 from 1975)
54
(-14 from 1975)
0.00344
19751498
(-50 from 1974)
68
(-1 from 1974)
0.00436
19741448
(-30 from 1973)
69
No change from 1973
0.00441
19731418
(+14 from 1972)
69
(+1 from 1972)
0.00444
19721432
(+102 from 1971)
68
(+4 from 1971)
0.00422
19711534
(-218 from 1970)
64
(-17 from 1970)
0.00365
19701316
(+215 from 1969)
81
(+21 from 1969)
0.00442
19691531
(-287 from 1968)
60
(-17 from 1968)
0.00340
19681244
(+196 from 1967)
77
(+18 from 1967)
0.00450
19671440
(-89 from 1966)
59
(-6 from 1966)
0.00344
19661351
(+210 from 1965)
65
(+14 from 1965)
0.00370
19651561
(-217 from 1964)
51
(-19 from 1964)
0.00279
19641344
(+304 from 1963)
70
(+22 from 1963)
0.00358
19631648
(+62 from 1962)
48
(+4 from 1962)
0.00241
19621710
(+359 from 1961)
44
(+12 from 1961)
0.00217
19612069
(+299 from 1960)
32
(+7 from 1960)
0.00154
19602368
(-29 from 1959)
25
(+1 from 1959)
0.00120
19592339
(-636 from 1958)
24
(-16 from 1958)
0.00115
19581703
(+2 from 1957)
40
No change from 1957
0.00194
19571705
(+33 from 1956)
40
(+3 from 1956)
0.00191
19561738
(+139 from 1955)
37
(+5 from 1955)
0.00180
19551877
(-175 from 1954)
32
(-4 from 1954)
0.00160
19541702
(-153 from 1953)
36
(-4 from 1953)
0.00181
19531549
(+91 from 1952)
40
(+5 from 1952)
0.00207
19521640
(+1644 from 1951)
35
(+24 from 1951)
0.00184
19513284
First SSA data recorded
11
First SSA data recorded
0.00060
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
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0
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0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19370
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0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19340
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0.0000
19330
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0
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0.0000
19320
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0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
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 Piper

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

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1572021#1672022#2412023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2262021#2962022#2732023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#702021#862022#1042023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1312021#1402022#1752023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1022021#1012022#1132023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#802021#792022#1212023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#932021#1722022#1382023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#772021#992022#1162023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#662021#622022#922023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#952021#942022#1772023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#582021#732022#1152023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#562021#872022#1012023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1932021#2122022#2642023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#552021#802022#1082023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#622021#812022#1022023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#872021#1052022#1682023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#592021#702022#892023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#642021#642022#1152023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#562021#712022#902023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#852021#772022#1092023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#732021#802022#652023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#522021#532022#632023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#712021#752022#1092023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#672021#1022022#752023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1622021#1482022#1482023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1832021#1632022#2342023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#572021#722022#872023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#912021#642022#882023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1312021#1272022#1912023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1372021#1632022#2212023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#512021#532022#1022023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#392021#332022#622023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1032021#602022#2082023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2002021#2182022#2292023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#512021#1252022#1042023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#642021#362022#772023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#882021#1522022#1162023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#332021#1162022#272023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#382021#212022#752023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#542021#612022#1062023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#652021#972022#712023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1222021#2042022#2252023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#442021#222022#642023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1252021#902022#602023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#492020#572022#402023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#342021#512022#262023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#652019#1172022#2022023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3862021#2062022#2502023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2202021#1122022#2162023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1412020#2322021#1272023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2692020#2442021#1302023

Popularity Rankings for Piper in other Countries and American Territories

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

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#662021#732022#822023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#712021#712022#1002023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1052021#1222022#1192023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1232021#1302022#1052023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1682019#1692020#1682021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2582021#3572022#5552023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2982021#3542022#2642023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8602019

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

Is Piper a Name for Boys or Girls?

Piper is popular as a name for girls and boys. Its musical meaning and modern feel make it a fitting choice for either gender.

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

Piper in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Piper Perabo (Actress, born 1976): An American actress known for her roles in "Coyote Ugly" and "Covert Affairs."
  • Piper Laurie (Actress, born 1932): An American actress celebrated for her performances in "Carrie" and "The Hustler."
  • Piper Curda (Actress, born 1997): An American actress recognized for her roles in Disney Channel series such as "I Didn't Do It."
  • Piper Kerman (Author, born 1969): An American author known for her memoir "Orange Is the New Black," which inspired the TV series.
  • Piper Rockelle (YouTuber, born 2007): An American social media personality and singer known for her popular YouTube channel.
  • Piper Chapman ("Orange Is the New Black," 2013 TV Series): A woman sentenced to prison for a decade-old crime, navigating the complexities of prison life.
  • Piper Halliwell ("Charmed," 1998 TV Series): One of the three Halliwell sisters, she has the power to freeze time and later develops explosive abilities.
  • "Piper" (2016 Animated Short Film by Pixar): A heartwarming short about a young sandpiper learning to overcome her fear of the water.
  • Piper McLean ("Percy Jackson & The Olympians," 2010 Novel Series by Rick Riordan): A demigod daughter of Aphrodite who uses her charm and bravery to aid her friends.
  • Piper Pinwheeler ("Robots," 2005 Film): A spunky and resourceful robot who helps the protagonist, Rodney, in his quest to fix the world.
  • "Piper's Pursuit" (2019 Novel by Melanie Dickerson): A historical romance novel featuring Piper, a brave young woman who embarks on a quest to save her kingdom.
  • Piper ("Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure," 2011 Video Game): A character in the popular video game series who assists the player on various missions.
  • Piper Rockelle ("Mani," 2017 Web Series): A social media personality and actress known for her role in the teen drama series.
  • Piper ("Piper's Wish," 2015 Children's Book): A charming story about a young girl named Piper who makes a wish that changes her life.
  • Piper ("Fallout 4," 2015 Video Game): A fearless journalist in the post-apocalyptic world who helps the protagonist uncover crucial information.
  • Piper City (Illinois, USA): A small city in Illinois with a strong agricultural community and a rich local history.
  • Piper Park (California, USA): A family-friendly park in Larkspur featuring sports fields, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
  • Piper Mountain (California, USA): A scenic mountain located in the Inyo National Forest, offering hiking trails and stunning views.
  • Piper Lake (Minnesota, USA): A serene lake in Minnesota ideal for fishing, boating, and relaxing by the water.
  • Piper Drive (Florida, USA): A residential street in Tallahassee known for its charming homes and quiet neighborhood atmosphere.
  • Piper Pass (Wyoming, USA): A mountain pass in the Wind River Range, popular with hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
  • Piper Branch (Texas, USA): A small stream in Texas, contributing to the local watershed and providing habitat for wildlife.

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