Memphis Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Memphis is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Memphis has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Memphis' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4320th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4578th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7201st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 954th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 525th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 22013th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3731st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1493rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Memphis' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Memphis"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Memphis"

"Memphis" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 4320th of 7545 51
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 4578th of 6773 35
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 7201st of 7552 6
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 954th of 24088 2,997
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 525th of 23106 6,651
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 9107th of 9107 5
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 22013th of 27321 12
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 3731st of 35406 618
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1493rd of 30306 1,769

Regional Popularity of "Memphis" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
16.28%
746th/4582
31.74%
1639th/5164
11.16%
816th/7313
14.19%
1059th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
10.57%
421st/3984
21.04%
944th/4487
6.30%
430th/6822
11.92%
748th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Memphis" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
71.96%
3297th/4582
86.77%
4481st/5164
51.91%
3796th/7313
63.94%
4772nd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
30.50%
1215th/3984
74.95%
3363rd/4487
18.76%
1280th/6822
31.84%
1998th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Memphis"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Memphis" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.