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Paris is a feminine name used in Greek Mythology. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Meaning unknown, possibly of Luwian or Hittite origin. In Greek mythology he was the Trojan prince who kidnapped Helen and began the Trojan War." It ranked #592 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, meaning unknown, possibly of Luwian or Hittite origin. In Greek mythology he was the Trojan prince who kidnapped Helen and began the Trojan War. The entry lists its usage as Greek Mythology.
Editorial confidence: uncertain
Popularity
Paris ranked #592 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #592 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Paris mean?
Behind the Name does not give Paris a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: meaning unknown, possibly of Luwian or Hittite origin.
Is Paris a popular name?
Paris ranked #592 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Paris a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Paris appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Paris (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
